The discovery of an ancient stone seal in Jerusalem features engravings linking it to biblical warrior Yehoʻezer, signifying a blend of cultural identities in 7th-century BCE.
The seal, bearing names like Yehoʼezer and Hoshʼayahu, reveals the intermingled culture of ancient Jerusalem, influenced by both Assyrian dominion and local Hebrew identity.
The existence of a winged figure on the seal, common in Neo-Assyrian art, reflects the ruler's cultural identity amidst his local lineage, such as King David's warriors.
This rare seal demonstrates that even as Jerusalem was part of a multi-national empire, its inhabitants preserved their unique local identities, vividly illustrated by its Hebrew inscriptions.
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