In a bizzaire intersection of intelligence operations and ancient mysteries, recently declassified CIA documents have revealed a 1988 operation in which remote viewing—a form of extrasensory perception (ESP)—was used in an attempt to locate the Ark of the Covenant, the legendary biblical artifact believed to house the Ten Commandments. The effort was part of Project Sun Streak, a classified U.S. intelligence program investigating the potential of psychic phenomena for espionage and reconnaissance purposes.
On December 5, 1988, a CIA-affiliated "remote viewer", identified only as Remote Viewer #32, was assigned a target without prior knowledge of its identity. The session transcripts and associated sketches provide a compelling narrative of what the viewer perceived. The individual described a container made of wood, gold, and silver, adorned with seraphim—angelic figures often associated with the Ark in biblical descriptions. The object was said to resemble a coffin and to have profound ceremonial importance. The remote viewer indicated that the container was hidden underground in a dark and damp location, surrounded by domed structures resembling mosques, and inhabited by Arabic-speaking individuals dressed in white garments.
Beyond its physical description, the object was perceived to be a powerful ceremonial artifact, uniting people through rituals and sacred practices. The viewer described it as holding knowledge that extends beyond modern understanding, suggesting that its significance was not only religious but also deeply tied to lost historical or mystical traditions. Furthermore, the document states that the Ark was protected by entities, and that unauthorized individuals attempting to access it would be harmed or destroyed by an unknown power emanating from the artifact itself. The viewer was unable to determine whether these protectors were supernatural beings, an advanced form of ancient technology, or a psychological deterrent embedded within its legend.
Included in the declassified files are sketches drawn by the remote viewer, depicting what appear to be six-winged seraphim, consistent with biblical accounts of the angels guarding the Ark. Another drawing portrays mummified figures, possibly symbolizing a funerary or ceremonial aspect linked to its location. These images add an unsettling dimension to the operation, suggesting that the session produced vivid impressions of a site potentially untouched for centuries.
The viewer claims that the artifact was buried under ground in an important place. They claim to have seen people in all white clothing, speaking Arabic. The viewer insisted that the chest could not be opened, but soon could be.
Although the CIA has never officially confirmed the validity of the intelligence gathered through remote viewing, programs like Project Sun Streak and its predecessor, Project Stargate, received government funding for years before being ultimately declassified and disbanded.
