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Political writer Tal Schneider discusses National Unity party's candidates; US correspondent Jacob Magid explains US reaction to Abu Akleh probe

The document, dated to the late seventh or early sixth century BCE, is written in ancient Hebrew script on papyrus, and probably originated in the Judean Desert caves.

While thousands of written fragments exist from the Second Temple, the new fragment joins only two others, owned by Israel from the time of the First Temple

Israel's Antiquities Authority displayed Wednesday a rare papyrus note in ancient Hebrew dating back 2,700 years, recently brought back to Jerusalem after its chance discovery in the United States.

For the first time, Israeli archaeologists have uncovered rare pieces of ivory from the First Temple period that provide more clues about life in that ancient Bible time.

2,700-year-old inscribed papyrus, a letter to 'Ishmael' written in early Hebrew script, joins only two others from biblical times. But that's just the beginning of the story

There are only 3 papyri from this period in the Israel National Treasures collections - Click the link for more details.

Israel's Antiquities Authority displayed Wednesday a rare papyrus note in ancient Hebrew dating back 2,700 years, recently brought back to Jerusalem after its chance discovery in the United States.

In the Iron Age, Hebrews used clay fragments to scrawl short notes and animal hide for scriptures, with papyrus reserved for official correspondence

Also found was a seal impression, some 2,700 years old, reading, “Natan-Melech servant of the king.”