![Impression of a seal bearing the words "Belonging to Hezekiah [son of] Ahaz king of Judah" and showing a winged sun and ankhs, Assyrian symbols of power and life. - credit: Ouria Tadmor Impression of a seal bearing the words "Belonging to Hezekiah [son of] Ahaz king of Judah" and showing a winged sun and ankhs, Assyrian symbols of power and life. Archaeologist Eilat Mazar speculates that the seal was made late in Hezekiah's life, after his recovery from serious illness.](https://img.haarets.co.il/img/1.5659168/1018316866.jpg?precrop=1773,1328,x0,y198&width=281&height=211)
Hezekiah Seal Proves Ancient Jerusalem Was a Major Judahite Capital
Similar seal impressions had already been found – by thieves. This one uniquely found in situ proves King Hezekiah’s connection to the LMLK symbols and the existence of an advanced Judahite administration.