American Teenager Discovers Ancient Scarab Amulet in Israel

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An American student on a school trip in Israel found a rare 3,300-year-old scarab amulet.

An American high school student discovered a 3,300-year-old scarab amulet on a school hike at Mount Gezer in central Israel. Archaeologists identified the artifact as dating back to the Late Bronze Age. The small seal features ancient symbols including snakes and hieroglyphics.

The locationThe artifact was discovered during a hike up Mount Gezer located in the Judean foothills.
The analysisAn archaeology professor from Tel Aviv University examined and dated the seal.
The originExperts suggest the piece could be an Egyptian original or a Canaanite imitation.

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The Jerusalem PostAmerican teenager finds 3,300-year-old scarab amulet during school trip to ancient Canaanite city1h ago · open ↗

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Archaeological discoveries in regions with rich ancient history often provide valuable insights into Bronze Age trade, culture, and political influence. Finds by amateur visitors highlight how accessible and preserved historical artifacts remain in areas like the Judean foothills.

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An American high school student discovered a 3,300-year-old scarab amulet bearing snakes and hieroglyphics while hiking at Mount Gezer in central Israel, which was subsequently examined by an archaeology professor.

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