1,600-year-old Amulet Depicting King Solomon Spearing the Devil Found in Turkey

An amulet from the 5th century A.D., depicting King Solomon on horseback spearing the devil, has been discovered in Turkey. Unearthed in the ancient city of Hadrianopolis, located in the Eskipazar district of Karabük, the pendant is a distinctive artifact. According to Archaeology News Online Magazine, it features an engraving of Solomon attacking the devil with a spear. Inscribed on one side of the pendant is the phrase "Our Lord has overcome evil," while the other side bears the names of the archangels: Azrael, Gabriel, Michael, and Israfil.