During the Second Temple Period Jerusalem was an impressive and beautiful city of international importance. Many remnants of these glory days can be seen at the City of David.
A 2,000-year-old seal bearing a name similar to that of Israel’s prime minister was discovered during excavations near the Western Wall, the Israel Antiquities Authority said.
On the eve of the Passover holiday, an Egyptian scarab- seal was found in excavations conducted by the Israel Antiquities Authority, bearing the name of the important Egyptian god