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First seal impression of an Israelite or Judean king ever exposed in situ in a scientific archaeological excavation

The Ophel excavations at the foot of the southern wall of the Temple Mount, conducted by the Hebrew University of Jerusalem’s Institute of Archaeology under the direction of Dr. Eilat Mazar, have unearthed an impression of the royal seal of King Hezekiah (727–698 BCE). Measuring 9.7 X 8.6 mm, the oval impression was imprinted on […]

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