2,700-Year-Old Clay Seal Found Near Jerusalem’s Western Wall Supports Biblical Accounts of Governors

An extremely rare seal impression from 2,700 years ago was discovered in Jerusalem’s Western Wall Plazaand unveiled to the public Monday. It was presented to the mayor of Jerusalem. The 13X15mm and 2-3mm thick impression is from the First Temple period and bears the inscription “Belonging to the governor of the city.”