ARCHEOLOGY Only the Bible had already mentioned the existence of a governor of the holy city ..
The seal was found in a building on the esplanade of the Western Wall in Jerusalem
(illustration). — MENAHEM KAHANA / AFP
"To the governor of the city"
On the coin are two men in robes facing each other and holding out their hands, with what appears to be a moon between the two outstretched hands. Below this representation, an inscription in Old Hebrew indicates: "To the governor of the city", which corresponds to the functions of mayor.
The seal served as "a logo or a little souvenir, sent in the name of the governor of the city," said Shlomit Weksler-Bdolah, who is involved in the excavations of the Antiquities Authority.
First mention in an archaeological context
"The importance of this discovery lies in the fact that until now we only knew the governor of the city through the Bible," she said. This is the first time we find this mention in a context
The seal does not mention the name of the ruler of Jerusalem, but Shlomit Weksler-Bdolah thinks he is referring to the Old City because he was found in the same building where other artefacts had been found. The scientific examinations that will be practiced soon should confirm the link with Jerusalem, says the scientist.
Un sceau vieux de 2.700 ans découvert à Jérusalem vient confirmer les dires de la Bible
The seal was found in a building on the esplanade of the Western Wall in Jerusalem
(illustration). — MENAHEM KAHANA / AFP
"To the governor of the city"
On the coin are two men in robes facing each other and holding out their hands, with what appears to be a moon between the two outstretched hands. Below this representation, an inscription in Old Hebrew indicates: "To the governor of the city", which corresponds to the functions of mayor.
The seal served as "a logo or a little souvenir, sent in the name of the governor of the city," said Shlomit Weksler-Bdolah, who is involved in the excavations of the Antiquities Authority.
First mention in an archaeological context
"The importance of this discovery lies in the fact that until now we only knew the governor of the city through the Bible," she said. This is the first time we find this mention in a context
The seal does not mention the name of the ruler of Jerusalem, but Shlomit Weksler-Bdolah thinks he is referring to the Old City because he was found in the same building where other artefacts had been found. The scientific examinations that will be practiced soon should confirm the link with Jerusalem, says the scientist.
Un sceau vieux de 2.700 ans découvert à Jérusalem vient confirmer les dires de la Bible