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Which major publication will feature the Ten Commandments tablet by end of 2025?
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Release of a documentary or publication featuring the tablet
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Oldest Known Tablet of Ten Commandments, 1,500 Years Old and Weighing 115 Pounds, Sells for $5.04 Million at Sotheby's
Dec 18, 2024, 06:58 PM
The oldest known stone tablet inscribed with the Ten Commandments was sold for $5.04 million at Sotheby's auction in New York on December 18, 2024. Weighing 115 pounds, the marble slab is estimated to be around 1,500 years old and is believed to be the most ancient version of the Ten Commandments ever discovered. Despite its historical significance, there were doubts regarding its authenticity, as the tablet only contains nine of the ten commandments traditionally recognized by Jews and Christians. The initial estimate for the sale was between $1 million and $2 million, indicating a strong interest from collectors. The bidding lasted over ten minutes before the final price was reached, with the buyer remaining anonymous.
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