Oldest-known Ten Commandments tablet fetches €4.8 million at Sotheby’s auction
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A rare stone tablet inscribed with the Ten Commandments sold for $5 million at a Sotheby’s auction. Weighing 52 kilos and dating from 300 to 800 A.D., it is the only complete example of its kind. Originally discovered in 1913, it was used as a paving stone before its significance was recognized. The buyer plans to donate it to an Israeli institution. The tablet has a unique inscription that differs from traditional commandments, including a directive for worship on Mount Gerizim. Its authenticity has been debated. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)