[Pietro]

"How will you know it’s not a replica?"

Gee, wouldn't it be great if someone, you know like an archeologist, could authenticate ancient artifacts.

[stuartcr]

So what would an archeologist use as a reference for the Ark of the Covenant, to base his findings on? I’m sure it’s age could be determined, where and how it was made even, but what tells him it’s the original, genuine ark?