Israeli archaeologists discovered a seal made of burnt clay measuring 13×14 millimeters during excavations in the square near the Western Wall in Jerusalem. Experts believe that the find dates back to the First Temple or Temple of Solomon period, that is, VII-VI centuries. He estimates that it dates back to centuries. B.C.

At the top of the work, there are two figures facing each other, raising their hands in greeting, and underneath there is an ancient Hebrew text. “It belongs to the ruler of the city,” he says.

The title “mayor” or “city manager” is known from biblical and extra-biblical sources. It belongs to an official appointed by the king. But as the researchers note, this is the first time such a seal has been found during excavations, confirming Biblical evidence of the presence of a mayor in Jerusalem 2,700 years ago.