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2,000-Year-Old Amethyst Seal Found in Israel

Published Oct 27 2021 at 4:58 PM GMT
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  • An amethyst gemstone seal from the Second Temple period has a unique engraving: a bird and a branch with five fruits, according to the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA).
  • The 2,000-year-old seal was discovered in the bedrock foundations of the Western Wall in Jerusalem, Israel.
  • The tiny artifact has a hole for the attachment of a.




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  • Published Oct 27, 2021 4:58 PM GMT