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Building of the Ark Encounter Set
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Overview
In the fast-paced new documentary, you will see the thrilling "backstory" of the building of the Ark Encounter. The hand of God is clear, so come along on a journey from the first brainstorming plan in 2004 to the Grand Opening in July 2016. Watch how this immense project came together. With behind -the-scenes interviews, beautiful fly-over footage, a time-lapse video of construction, a visit by former President Carter, and many other landmark moments, this DVD is one you will want to watch and share again and again. Hear from co-founders Ken Ham, Mark Looy, and Mike Zovath, plus lead exhibit designer Patrick Marsh and lead construction engineer LeRoy Troyer. Share the excitement! Along with the DVD the Building of the Ark Encounter book will show you amazing construction details and many incredible photos!
DVD Duration: 30 min
What’s Included
| 1 x The Building of the Ark Encounter |
| 1 x The Building of the Ark Encounter (DVD) |
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Product Details
| SKU | PROMO0007-SET |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Master Books |
| Title | Building of the Ark Encounter Set |
| Page Count | 1 Book; 1 DVD |
| Publisher | New Leaf Publishing Group, LLC |
| Weight (in lbs) | 1.8 |
More Information
See the vision of this full-sized, all-wood ark come together, dream by beam
Located in Williamstown, Kentucky, the Ark Encounter is a one-of-a-kind historically themed attraction. In an entertaining, educational, and immersive way, it presents a number of historical events centered on the Ark and the Flood as presented in the Book of Genesis.
- View the skills and techniques of the Amish craftsmen primarily responsible for the timber construction of this amazing structure
- Discover the construction details of the largest timber-framed building in the world: 510 feet long; 85 feet wide; 51 feet high based on the Bible’s dimensions (300 cubits long; 50 cubits wide; 30 cubits high) and using the Hebrew long cubit of 20.4 inches
- Learn fascinating facts that include how the 3.3 million board feet of wood used could be laid out from Kentucky to Philadelphia, over 600 miles!
The project is an engineering masterpiece gathering some of the most skilled craftsman and contractors in the country. It presents the world with a reminder of the Bible’s account of the Ark. Here are the details of how it all came together!