Biblical King Hezekiah Official Seal Found in Ancient Trash Dump

Biblical King Hezekiah Official Seal Found in Ancient Trash Dump

A 2,700-year-old royal seal bearing the mark of the biblical King Hezekiah has been unearthed in Jerusalem. The tiny oval piece of clay bears the impression of a sun with two wings turned downward, flanked by two ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs that symbolize 'life'.

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