Religious objects and buildings in Ancient Judaism

In the ancient Israelite Religion many objects and buildings were used which held vast Religious significance, these include:

The Ark of The Covenant: The Ark of the Covenant is seen by millions of Christians, Jews and Catholics as one of The Holiest items ever created. It was built in the time of Moses (circa 15th-12th century BC) after GOD specify instructed Moses, in terms of what it looked like, a description can be found here. It was roughly 1.1 meters in length and 0.7 of a meter high as well as wide. This Ark of GOD was seen as a Throne of GOD Himself (2nd Samuel 6:1-5). It was present in many important events in Israelite history including; the crossing of the Jordan river into Canaan (Joshua 3) (prior to the conquest of Canaan), the fall of the city of Jericho (Joshua 6) and the dedication of The First Holy Temple (1 Kings 8). It was so holy in fact that only Israelites from the tribe of Levi were to carry it, one man attempted to touch it and "he died there by The Ark of GOD." (2 Samuel 6).
The Ark was crafted in the wilderness, taken into Canaan, by King Solomon's time it was placed in The First Holy Temple and after the Babylonians sieged The Holy Temple, The Ark went was gone. At one point in history The Ark contained two very important items; a jar of manna and The Commandments of GOD.

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According to some, The Ark has been found. A man called Ron Wyatt has claimed to have found The Ark, in Jerusalem underneath the alleged Crucifixion sight of Jesus. Another claim is that Orthodox Christians have The Ark within a church in Ethiopia.

The Menorah: The Menorah is another object importance, the original was crafted in Moses' time and made following GOD's command. For a description of its appearance, click here. The menorah is often attributed with Hanukkah the Jewish festival of lights.

The Tabernacle: The Tabernacle also from Moses' time. It acted as a type of moving Temple and was the religious center for the Israelites who were faithful to GOD. Click here for a description of the Tabernacle.

The First Holy Temple: Although King David (Regarded as Israel's second king) had wanted to build a Temple for GOD (David's reasoning was that he lived in a palace, but GOD didn't. GOD responded by saying that He did not live in a house made by human hands.) David was forbidden to do so because of all the bloodshed. David was assured however that his son would complete the project. His son Solomon did eventually build The First Holy Temple after seven years of labor. The Temple was a masterpiece and is perhaps the greatest building project in all of Ancient Israel's history. The Temple stood for about 300 years before being destroyed by the Babylonians. The Temple is regarded as Holy because it was believe GOD's very perhaps was found in the most Inner Part of The Temple, named The Holy of hollies.