“Jerusalem” Pentagram from the Period of Persian Rule of Israel

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In this picture is a clay seal dating to the Persian period. The official seal of the Persian Province of Judah contained a five-pointed star with the word “Jerusalem” spelled with five Hebrew consonants, Yud Reish Shin Lamed Mem. One letter is stamped between each point of the star.

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In the Persian period, the official seal of the Persian Province of Judah contained a five-pointed star with the word “Jerusalem” spelled with five Hebrew consonants, YRSLM. One letter is stamped between each point of the star.

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