Ancient Torah seized in northeastern Turkey

Handwritten Torah seized in Ardahan province during road check

By Gunay Nuh

ARDAHAN, Turkey (AA) - Turkish security forces seized a handwritten, gold-plated Jewish Torah in the country's northeast, according to a security source on Wednesday.

The Torah, which is believed to be a historical artifact, was confiscated during a road check on the Ardahan-Kars highway, the source said on condition of anonymity due to restrictions on speaking to the media.

An investigation into the incident has been launched.

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