Yes you are right, I may have done slightly conditioned by this legend ...
But something must be true if some archaeologists today still seek it.

is the case of Vendil Jones (true jew archaeologist who inspired the film 'raiders of lost ark ") and looking for the ark instead found valuable manuscripts authentic (but not officially recognized) as those of Qumran (correct?).

However the ark is not just about the Jewish religion, but it is known (and approved) by Christians and Muslims alike that implement Moses as an important figure.