Turkish Authorities Seize Hebrew Manuscript on Python Skin in Black-Market Antiquities Probe
In Gaziantep, Turkey, authorities have seized a rare manuscript inscribed with Hebrew letters in gold on python skin, believed to be part of illegal antiquities trafficking. The manuscript, approximately two meters long, was discovered rolled into a scroll and stored in a copper case with a decorated lid. The suspect, a foreign national, was detained by Turkey's Gendarmerie, a military-style law enforcement agency, during an operation aimed at curbing the illegal trade of historical artifacts. This operation is part of ongoing efforts by Turkish authorities to combat illegal excavations and the trafficking of antiquities, which remain significant issues in the region. The investigation is still underway, with the suspect in custody and no additional suspects named at this time. 
