Ten Commandments Monument, Religious monument at Oklahoma State Capitol grounds, United States.
The Ten Commandments Monument is a stone sculpture displayed on the Oklahoma State Capitol grounds that presents the ten biblical commandments. The work was carved from solid granite and stands as a straightforward, upright installation.
The Oklahoma legislature authorized installation of this monument in 2009 with private funding from a state representative's family. A court ruling later led to its removal from the Capitol grounds.
The monument became the focal point of a debate about religion and public space in America. It revealed how differently people view religious symbols displayed on government grounds.
The monument sits on publicly accessible property and can be viewed during daytime hours. Visitors should expect to encounter other structures on the grounds, as several installations occupy this area.
The original monument was severely damaged by a car crash in 2014 and had to be completely replaced with a new work. The replacement was carved from granite quarried in South Dakota.
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