The scarab, shaped like a dung beetle, was regarded in ... Today, the tradition of amulets continues, with modern jewellery designers often drawing inspiration from these ancient symbols.

We immediately reported this to the Israel Antiquities Authority.” The amulet Ziv found is shaped like a scarab or a beetle, the Israel Antiquities Authority said in the news release.

Ziv Nitzan, a 3½-year-old girl, found a 3,800-year-old scarab amulet during a trip to Tel Azeka, near Beit Shemesh, in Israel.

The symbol was popular in Ancient Egyptian culture and was found at a site known for its archaeological significance.

Israel Antiquities Authority/Facebook Three-year-old Ziv Nitzan found a 3,800-year-old scarab amulet during a family ... designed in the shape of a dung beetle," as the Facebook post cited.

Three-year-old Ziv Nitzan found a 3,800-year-old scarab amulet during a family trip to Tel Azekah ... that originate from ancient Egypt “and designed in the shape of a dung beetle," as the Facebook ...