In a historic auction at Sotheby’s, the oldest known stone tablet inscribed with the Ten Commandments was sold for over $5 million. This significant artifact, attributed to ancient Samaritans, stirred both excitement and skepticism, as experts raised questions about its authenticity. The auction attracted considerable attention as it marked the sale of an extraordinary treasure that has remained in obscurity for decades. Despite concerns regarding potential fakes, the bidding surpassed initial estimates, culminating in a final sale price of $5.04 million.