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 ...

A 3-year-old girl found a 3,800-year-old Canaanite scarab amulet during a family trip to Tel Azeka, Israel. The 'beautiful' ...

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

Imagine walking along a simple country path with your kids only for one of them to rummage around in some stones and return with an ancient amulet ... year-old Canaanite scarab seal from the ...