Oldest known stone tablet inscribed with the Ten Commandments sells for over $5M
Sotheby’s said the final price exceeded the presale estimate and followed more than 10 minutes of “intense bidding” during the global competition.
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2 developments- Dec 16, 2024Ancient Ten Commandments tablet to auction after decades in obscurity
- Dec 18, 2024Only center coverage:Oldest known stone tablet inscribed with the Ten Commandments sells for over $5M
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Quiet for 650 daysLast development · Dec 18, 2024 — Oldest known stone tablet inscribed with the Ten Commandments sells for over $5M
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2 viewpointsTen Commandments tablet, said to be 1,500 years old, goes up for auction
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Oldest known stone tablet inscribed with the Ten Commandments sells for millions at auction
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