Ark
Encyclopedia
Ark is a Latin-based word that means a "box" or container. Ark may refer to:
Religion
- Ark (synagogue)Ark (synagogue)The Torah ark or ark in a synagogue is known in Hebrew as the Aron Kodesh by the Ashkenazim and as the Hekhál amongst most Sefardim. It is generally a receptacle, or ornamental closet, which contains each synagogue's Torah scrolls...
, a cabinet used to store a synagogue's Torah scroll - Ark of the CovenantArk of the CovenantThe Ark of the Covenant , also known as the Ark of the Testimony, is a chest described in Book of Exodus as solely containing the Tablets of Stone on which the Ten Commandments were inscribed...
, the consecrated container for the tablets of the Ten Commandments - Ark of bulrushesArk of bulrushesThe ark of bulrushes in which the infant Moses was laid is called in the Hebrew teiva, a word similar to the Egyptian teb, meaning "a chest". It is also the same word used for Noah's Ark....
, the boat of the infant Moses - Noah's ArkNoah's ArkNoah's Ark is a vessel appearing in the Book of Genesis and the Quran . These narratives describe the construction of the ark by Noah at God's command to save himself, his family, and the world's animals from the worldwide deluge of the Great Flood.In the narrative of the ark, God sees the...
, according to Abrahamic religions, a large boat built by Noah to keep him safe, together with his family and a core breeding stock of the world’s animals - Blessed Virgin Mary (Roman Catholic)Blessed Virgin Mary (Roman Catholic)Roman Catholic veneration of the Blessed Virgin Mary is based on Holy Scripture: In the fullness of time, God sent his son, born of a virgin. The mystery of the incarnation of the Son of God through Mary thus signifies her honour as Mother of God...
, called the New Ark of the Covenant by Christians of the Catholic tradition
Film
- Ark (2004 film)Ark (2004 film)Ark is a 2004 computer-generated imagery movie, directed by Kenny Hwang, animated by Digital Rim, and produced by John Woo. It is an anime-style film similar in appearance to the movie Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within, and is also the flagship project for both the director and the studio...
, a 2004 computer-generated film directed by Kenny Hwang
Web Series
- Ark (web series), a 2010 science fiction series by Trey StokesTrey StokesTrey Stokes is an American filmmaker and puppeteer, best known for his Star Wars parody series Pink Five, and his puppeteering work on various movie, TV, and motion-ride projects.-Early career:...
Places
- Ark, VirginiaArk, VirginiaArk is an unincorporated community in Gloucester County, Virginia, United States. Ark is located on U.S. Route 17 and Virginia State Route 14 west-northwest of Gloucester Courthouse. Ark has a post office with ZIP code 23003....
, in Gloucester County, Virginia - Ark, an alternative abbreviation for ArkansasArkansasArkansas is a state located in the southern region of the United States. Its name is an Algonquian name of the Quapaw Indians. Arkansas shares borders with six states , and its eastern border is largely defined by the Mississippi River...
- The Ark (fortress)The Ark (Fortress)The Ark is a massive fortress located in the city of Bukhara, Uzbekistan that was initially built and occupied around the 5th century AD. In addition to being a military structure, the Ark encompassed what was essentially a town that, during much of the fortress' history, was inhabited by the...
, a fortress in Bukhara, Uzbekistan
- The London ArkThe London ArkThe Ark is a prominent office building located in Hammersmith, London, acquired by developers Landid, GE Real Estate and O&H properties in 2006 and extensively refurbished in late 2007 early 2008....
, an office block in Hammersmith, London, that looks like a ship
People
- Joan of "Ark", occasional mis-spelling of Joan of ArcJoan of ArcSaint Joan of Arc, nicknamed "The Maid of Orléans" , is a national heroine of France and a Roman Catholic saint. A peasant girl born in eastern France who claimed divine guidance, she led the French army to several important victories during the Hundred Years' War, which paved the way for the...
, a French martyr and saint who led a rebellion against an English occupation
Technology
- Ark (software), an archiving tool
- Ark LinuxArk LinuxArk Linux is a Linux distribution maintained by a group of volunteers and aims to be easy to install and use. Its default desktop environment is KDE.Ark Linux is available both as an installable CD and as a Live CD, and is free software.-Principles:...
, a software distribution - Interstellar arkInterstellar arkAn interstellar ark is a conceptual space vehicle that some have speculated could be used for interstellar travel. The concept was first developed by Dr...
, a conceptual multi-lifetime space vehicle - Ark (river boat)Ark (river boat)An ark was a temporary boat used for river transport in eastern North America before canals and railroads made them obsolete.Arks were built primarily to carry cargo downriver on the spring freshet to carry lumber or logs and agricultural produce to a port city downriver.Upon arrival, the cargo was...
, a temporary boat used in river transport in eastern North America - Ark (scooter)
Agriculture
- Chicken ark, a mobile shelter for domestic chickens
- Pig ark, a mobile shelter for domestic pigDomestic pigThe domestic pig is a domesticated animal that traces its ancestry to the wild boar, and is considered a subspecies of the wild boar or a distinct species in its own right. It is likely the wild boar was domesticated as early as 13,000 BC in the Tigris River basin...
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Narratives
- Ark (Transformers)Ark (Transformers)The Ark is an Autobot spacecraft in the Transformers Universe. It has appeared as a central fixture of the Transformers storyline ever since its creation, as the Autobots main method of transport to Earth and as a base once they arrive....
, a spacecraft in the fictional Transformers Universe - The Ark (Doctor Who)The Ark (Doctor Who)The Ark is a serial in the British science fiction television series Doctor Who, which was first broadcast in four weekly parts from 5 March to 26 March 1966...
, a 1966 Doctor Who serial - "The Ark" (Stargate Atlantis), an episode of Stargate Atlantis
- Ark (Noon Universe)Ark (Noon Universe)Ark is a fictional planet described in Space Mowgli by Arkady and Boris Strugatsky. This planet is a part of the so called Noon Universe and presents a barren world very similar to Earth in all aspects except the biosphere...
, a fictional planet in a series of novels by Arkady and Boris Strugatsky - Ark (Baxter novel)Ark (Baxter novel)Ark is a hard science fiction novel by UK author Stephen Baxter. It comes as the sequel to Baxter's acclaimed 2008 novel Flood. Ark deals with the journey of Ark One, which Baxter has revealed to be a long-range spaceship, and the continuing human struggle for survival on Earth after the...
, a 2009 hard science fiction novel - Ark IIArk IIArk II is an American live-action science fiction series aimed at children that aired on CBS beginning in 1976 as part of its Saturday morning line-up...
, a children's science fiction television series - ARK (1996), – a book of poetry by Ronald JohnsonRonald Johnson (poet)Ronald Johnson was an American poet. He was born in Ashland, Kansas, graduated from Columbia University and lived in New York in the late fifties, wandered around Appalachia and Britain for a number of years, then settled in San Francisco for the next twenty-five years before returning to Kansas,...
Music
- Ark (Brendan Perry album)Ark (Brendan Perry album)-Personnel:Musical* Brendan Perry – writer, composer, performerTechnical* Mastered by Aidan Foley at MasterlabsGraphical* Sleeve design by Graham Wood* Photography by * Photography by Sophia Wood- Charts :-External links:...
,a 2010 album by Brendan Perry - ARK Music FactoryARK Music FactoryArk Music Factory is a record label based in Los Angeles, California. The label was co-founded in 2010 by Patrice Wilson, who partnered up with producer/composer and multi-instrumentalist Clarence Jey. In May 2011, Clarence Jey left Ark Music Factory to focus on his own production company Music...
, a record label based in Los Angeles, California - The Ark (folk venue), a concert venue in Ann Arbor, Michigan
- The Ark (band)The Ark (band)The Ark was a Swedish glam rock band formed in 1991 by Jepsson Mikael , and Lasse Ljungberg, when Ola Salo and Leari were only fourteen years old. Martin Axén officially joined the band in 1997, and Sylvester Schlegel in 1999. In late 2005, Jens Andersson joined The Ark as an official member...
, Swedish glam-rock band - Ark (UK band)Ark (UK band)arK are a musical group formed around Birmingham and The Black Country, England. Originally active from c.1985 to c.1995, the band reformed in 2010. The group's sound is a mixture of progressive rock and pop rock styles.-History:...
, a melodic rock band - Ark (Norwegian band), a metal band
- Ark (L'Arc-en-Ciel album), by the Japanese rock band L'Arc-en-Ciel
- Ark (The Animals album)Ark (The Animals album)Ark is a reunion album released in 1983 by the original members of The Animals. It was the second, and last, reunion attempt of the original group.-Track listing:# "Loose Change" -...
, a 1983 album by The Original Animals - "Ark", a song by the Japanese band Sound HorizonSound HorizonSound Horizon, abbreviated by fans as Sanhora , is a Japanese musical group with composer Revo as the leader. They call themselves the "fantasy band" and have released their works that closely resemble suites.-History:...
- "The Ark", a song by American rock band Dr. DogDr. DogDr. Dog is a psychedelic rock band from West Grove, Pennsylvania. Its lineup currently consists of Toby Leaman , Scott McMicken , Frank McElroy , Zach Miller , and Eric Slick . Lead vocal duties are shared between Leaman and McMicken, with all members contributing harmonies...
- The Ark (album), a bootleg album by Frank Zappa
Video games
- Space colony ARK, in the video game Sonic Adventure 2Sonic Adventure 2Sonic Adventure 2 is a platform game developed by Sonic Team and published by Sega for the Dreamcast video game console. It was released in North America on June 19, 2001 and in Japan on June 23, 2001 to mark the 10th anniversary of the release of the first Sonic the Hedgehog game. It is the sequel...
- Ark, the main character of the video game TerranigmaTerranigmaTerranigma, known as in Japan, is a 1995 action role-playing game for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System developed by Quintet. It was published by Enix in Japan before Nintendo localized the game and released an English version in Europe and Australia. The game was never officially released...
- The Ark (Halo), in the video game Halo
- Abel's Ark, in the game XenogearsXenogearsis a science-fiction console role-playing game developed and published by Square for Sony's PlayStation. It was released on February 11, 1998 in Japan and on October 20, 1998 in North America. The game was never released in PAL territories...
- Abel's Ark, in the series XenosagaXenosagais a series of science fiction video games developed by Monolith Soft and published by Namco Bandai. Xenosaga's main story is in the form of a trilogy of PlayStation 2 video games. There have been three spin-off games and an anime adaptation. The Xenosaga series serves as a spiritual successor to...
- The Ark, in Splinter CellSplinter CellTom Clancy's Splinter Cell is a series of stealth video games, the first of which was released in 2002, and their tie-in novels. The protagonist, Sam Fisher, is presented as a highly-trained agent of a fictional black-ops sub-division within the NSA, dubbed "Third Echelon"...
- "Ark, Ark", in the Lemmings video gameLemmings (video game)Lemmings is a puzzle computer game developed by DMA Design and published by Psygnosis in . Originally developed for PC and Commodore Amiga, Lemmings was one of the most popular computer games of its time, and several gaming magazines gave it some of their highest review scores at the time...
- Ark, in the computer game Doom
- Ark, in the video game Final Fantasy IXFinal Fantasy IXis a role-playing video game developed and published by Square for the PlayStation video game console. It is the ninth title in the Final Fantasy series. The game introduced new features to the series like the 'Active Time Event', 'Mognet' and a unique equipment and skill system.Final Fantasy IXs...
- ARK, in the game Anarchy OnlineAnarchy OnlineAnarchy Online is a massively multiplayer online role-playing game published and developed by Funcom. Released in the summer of 2001, the game was first in the genre to include a science-fiction setting, dynamic quests, free trials, and in-game advertising. The most ground breaking feature in...
- Ark, in the game Eve OnlineEVE OnlineEve Online is a video game by CCP Games. It is a player-driven, persistent-world MMORPG set in a science fiction space setting. Characters pilot customizable ships through a galaxy of over 7,500 star systems. Most star systems are connected to one or more other star systems by means of stargates...
Ships
, a prestigious ship name in the British Royal Navy, often the name of the Fleet Flagship, has been given to five ships- The Ark (ship)The Ark (ship)The Ark was a 17th century ship which carried passengers bound for the Maryland colony during the pioneering 1634 expedition. The settlers began a permanent settlement in a shared Indian village south of St. Clement's Island and named it St. Mary's...
, a ship used in founding the Province of Maryland - The Ark, a fictional spacecraft in the Transformers universe
Other
- Ark, a literary prize from the Arkprijs van het Vrije WoordArkprijs van het Vrije WoordThe Arkprijs van het Vrije Woord is a symbolic award which was created in 1951 by Herman Teirlinck and the editorial team of the Nieuw Vlaams Tijdschrift to counteract ideologically driven restrictions on the freedom of expression.He wanted to bring those persons into the spotlight who actively...
- Ark (Baxter novel)Ark (Baxter novel)Ark is a hard science fiction novel by UK author Stephen Baxter. It comes as the sequel to Baxter's acclaimed 2008 novel Flood. Ark deals with the journey of Ark One, which Baxter has revealed to be a long-range spaceship, and the continuing human struggle for survival on Earth after the...
, a science fiction novel by Stephen Baxter (published 20 Aug. 2009) - Biological ark or Refugium
- Knowledge arkKnowledge arkA Knowledge Ark is a collection of knowledge preserved in such a way that future generations would have access to said knowledge if current means of access were lost....
, a collection of knowledge preserved in such a way that future generations would have access to said knowledge if current means of access were lost
- Ark (toy company)
- Absolute Return for KidsAbsolute Return for KidsAbsolute Return for Kids is an international children's charity based in the United Kingdom.ARK is a registered charity under English law and is based in London...
, an international children's charity based in the United Kingdom
See also
- Arc (disambiguation)
- Arch (disambiguation)Arch (disambiguation)An arch is a curved structure capable of spanning a space while supporting significant weight. It may also refer to the act of arching, or curving, an object such as the human back.Arch may also refer to:*Gateway Arch, an iconic monument in St...
- ARK (disambiguation)
- Arkana (disambiguation)
- ARRC (disambiguation)