2,700-Year-Old Seal Unearthed in Jerusalem Sheds Light on Biblical History

The ancient artifact, adorned with a winged figure and Hebrew inscription, offers new insights into literacy and cultural influences in First Temple period Judah.

The seal, featuring a Neo-Assyrian winged figure, was discovered near the Western Wall.
Inscribed with the name 'Yehoʼezer ben Hoshʼayahu,' it highlights literacy beyond the elite class in ancient Judah.
Experts believe the seal was used both as an amulet and a signet for official documents.
The artifact underscores the Assyrian Empire's cultural impact on the region during the First Temple period.
This discovery adds to the archaeological evidence affirming Jerusalem's historical and biblical heritage.