Where was the arc of the covanant located?

The Ark of the Covenant was believed to be housed in the Holy of Holies, the innermost chamber of the ancient Israelite Tabernacle and later in the Temple of Solomon in Jerusalem. According to biblical tradition, it contained the stone tablets of the Ten Commandments, among other sacred items. After the destruction of the First Temple in 586 BCE, its fate became uncertain, with various legends and theories regarding its current location.