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Archaeologists have dated the artefact to the end of the First Temple period, about 2,500 years ago. Only one other figurine of this kind has been found in Israel to date, making its discovery all the more astounding. Zvi Ben-David, 11, from Beer Sheba spotted the ancient object a few weeks ago while on a family trip to the Nahal Besor stream or wadi in southern Israel.
Archaeology news: Israel s best archaeological sites mapped out (Image: EXPRESS)
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Archaeologists unearthed the seal a few years ago at the City of David in the Jerusalem Walls National Park.
The Israeli national park covers parts of the ancient city and includes some of the most important archaeological sites in the whole country.
The IAA highlighted the discovery on Monday as the world celebrated International Women s Day 2021.
In a Facebook post, the IAA said: Who do you think is a strong woman? @tag her.
The seal hails from the First Temple period - an estimated 957 to 697 BC - named after the Biblical First Temple built by King Solomon on top of Jerusalem s holy Temple Mount.
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The Roman Empire began its conquest of Britain almost 2,000 years ago. The native Celts could never have known their lands were about to get pulled from underneath their feet. Slowly, over centuries, the Empire s soldiers and officials trickled onto the island and gained control over much of the country.
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The pet cemetery was discovered 10 years ago just outside the city walls under a Roman rubbish dump, although it was unclear at first what the archaeologists had discovered.
After the first 100 animals were unearthed, the researchers published their findings in a 2016 paper.
The experts could not initially tell whether they had found a cemetery or a dumping ground for dead animals.
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The crocodile was a potent symbol of the ancient Egyptian religion that inspired dread and piety in those who gazed upon it. Today, researchers have a fairly good idea about the role crocodiles played in Egypt s history, thanks in no small part to unexpected discoveries made more than 100 years ago. And yet, in the late 19th century, when Western archaeologists were exploring the ancient town of Tebtunis - the modern-day Tell Umm el-Baragat - they were much more interested in studying human mummies.