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More Evidence Found Destroying Arab Myth Of No Ancient Jewish Presence In Jerusalem

Hank Berrien

The absurd claim from some of the Arab world that disputes or denies the ancient Jewish claim to Jerusalem just took another blow: the City of David and Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) has announced the discovery of a collection of seals (bullae) from the late First Temple period, discovered in the City of David excavations, that bear ancient Hebrew inscriptions.

The IAA found dozens of small pieces of clay that long ago served as seals for letters.

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