Story highlights Ancient seal found in Jerusalem, and it goes back at least 2,500 years

It's rare find because it belonged to a woman, indicating her high social status

(CNN) An ancient seal from Israel's "First Temple era" was recently uncovered, according to the Israel Antiquities Authority.

The "First Temple," also known as Solomon's Temple, goes back to Biblical times.

It's believed this seal is more than 2,500 years old and belonged to a woman described as "exceptional" or quite well-off in society at the time.

"Finding seals that bear names from the time of the First Temple is hardly a commonplace occurrence, and finding a seal that belonged to a woman is an even rarer phenomenon," the Antiquities Authority said in a news release.

"She had legal status which allowed her to conduct business and possess property," it went on.

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