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Three-Year-Old Discovers 3,800-Year-Old Scarab Amulet!

4/4/2025

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A remarkable discovery was made by three-year-old Ziv Nitzan while hiking at Tel Azeka—a stunning 3,800-year-old scarab amulet! This ancient treasure illuminates the deep cultural connections between Canaan and Egypt during the Middle Bronze and Late Bronze Ages. Soon, the Israel Antiquities Authority will display this extraordinary find in a special exhibit in Jerusalem.

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A remarkable discovery was made by three-year-old Ziv Nitzan while hiking at Tel Azeka—a stunning 3,800-year-old scarab amulet! This ancient treasure illuminates the deep cultural connections between Canaan and Egypt during the Middle Bronze and Late Bronze Ages. Soon, the Israel Antiquities Authority will display this extraordinary find in a special exhibit in Jerusalem.