They tried to smuggle a 1.200-year-old Bible

The valuable Bible has a total of 34 pages written in gold
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Found Bible, Photo: Twitter (Screenshot)
Found Bible, Photo: Twitter (Screenshot)
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A 1.200-year-old Bible was found in the Turkish province of Diyarbakir during an operation organized against smugglers of valuable historical objects, the provincial authorities announced.

Three suspects were arrested while trying to sell an ancient book in the town of Kayapinin on Monday, according to a statement from Governor Diyarbakir's office.

The valuable Bible has a total of 34 pages written in gold, reports Hina.

The governor's office announced that six suspects ended up in custody, but no details were given.

The region is known for its numerous holy places, and the Turkish authorities have been trying to suppress attempts to smuggle ancient artifacts for a long time.

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