3,000-year-old Egyptian amulet discovered in Israel on a school trip

Jerusalem Post ^ | November 30, 2022 | Staff

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Carved into the scarab is the picture of an Egyptian [pharaoh], in a scene that represents the bestowal of legitimacy to a ruler.

A 3,000-year-old scarab - an ancient amulet and impression seal - was discovered during a school field trip to Azor, about seven kilometers southeast of Tel Aviv...

Carved into the scarab is the picture of an Egyptian pharaoh, in a scene that represents the bestowal of legitimacy to a ruler...

"We were wandering around when I saw something that looked like a small toy on the ground," leading tour guide Gilad Stern of the IAA's Educational Center said. "An inner voice said to me: 'Pick it up and turn it over.' I was astonished: it was a scarab with a clearly incised scene, the dream of every amateur archaeologist. The pupils were really excited!"..

Carved on the flatter side of the scarab is a standing figure is carved that has an elongated head, which appears to represent the crown of the Egyptian pharaoh...

Scarabs are distinctly Egyptian, but there have been hundreds discovered in Israel over time. Some were imported from Egypt while others were imitations of originals made by local artisans under Egyptian influence. The scarab found seems to be one of the imitations of Egyptian ones...

Scarabs are shaped like dung beetles. The ancient Egyptians believed that these beetles were a representation of God because of the way they roll balls of dung two times their size to stow their future offspring in it.

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The scarab, showing a seated figure on the right and a standing figure with a raised arm on the left, possibly symbolizing the imparting of authority..

Photo Credit: Gilad Stern/israel Antiquities Authority

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[Paladin2]

Turns out that one can’t take material things with them.

[Deaf Smith]

So they are made and thrown about for the tourist to find?

[chajin]

I thought a scarab was an Egyptian in South Carolina.

(Never mind, I’ll be serious.) 3,000 years ago would be during the time of the combined Kingdom, Saul, David, or Solomon era. David Rohl’s chronological theory asserts that Ramesses attacked Jerusalem during Rehoboam’s reign, so it would not be surprising to find a scarab reflecting the kind of art found in the Amarna era, during King David’s reign.

[Bob434]

someone back then probably had a hole in their levi pocket-

[Ezekiel]

"An inner voice said to me: 'Pick it up and turn it over.' I was astonished: it was a scarab with a clearly incised scene, the dream of every amateur archaeologist. The pupils were really excited!"..

Great timing.

The scarab, showing a seated figure on the right and a standing figure with a raised arm on the left, possibly symbolizing the imparting of authority..

[jmacusa]

Today I went on a class trip. We saw the pyramids. Then I found a 3,000 year old Egyptian amulet. Then we went home. The end.

[jmacusa]

I saw what you did there.

Cool.

[muir_redwoods]

Grave robbers probably kept the gold and silver but tossed the costume jewelry.

[Bob434]

Lol thanks

[SunkenCiv]

• Israeli Diver Discovers Ancient Amulet at Yavne [07/14/2008]
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[SunkenCiv]

Thanks chajin. David Rohl is correct that the Egyptian New Kingdom is misdated, but his revision is not correct here.