Ancient seal unearthed: New evidence from 2,700-year-old artifact

Archaeologists from Israel shared an amazing discovery. A few days ago, it was announced that an ancient seal estimated to be around 2,700 years old had been found in the area of Ein Gedi Park. Its discovery confirms a certain biblical account of the history of ancient Jerusalem.

A few days ago, Israeli archaeologists could not hide their enthusiasm. The reason, as it later turned out, was a very valuable find in the area of the approximately 5,000-year-old Ein Gedi Park. It was in this park that King David was said to have taken refuge from Saul's troops.

Archaeologists claimed to have found the ancient seal, estimated to be around 2,700 years old, there. This is a special discovery because, apart from the image of a winged man, there are also inscriptions on it, which serve as evidence that the ability to read and write was more widespread than previously assumed during that period.

The seal, made of black stone, is one of the most beautiful ever discovered in excavations in ancient Jerusalem, and is executed at the highest artistic level — said Dr. Yuval Baruch, who led and supervised the excavations, as quoted by gbnews.com.

Interestingly, the name Yoʼezer, which also appears in the Bible and belonged to one of King David's warriors, also appears on the seal. Additionally, a very similar name, Azariah ben Hoshʼaya, is also mentioned in the Book of Jeremiah, which describes events from the time of the First Temple.

It is impossible not to be moved by such an unmediated and direct encounter with a chapter of our past, a time in which the First Temple stood in all its glory—said Rabbi Amichai Eliyahu.

The seal will be showcased for participants of the 25th annual City of David Research Conference in Jerusalem in a week. It will be available for viewing over two days (4–5 September).