An ancient Egyptian scarab amulet dating back around 3,500 years was found near an archaeological site in Hod Hasharon by 12-year-old Dafna Filshteiner during a family trip, the Israel Antiquities ...

“The scarab amulets found in Israel – sometimes used as a seal – are evidence of Egyptian rule in our region about 3,500 years ago, and of its cultural influence,” the IAA said.

His scarab amulet will protect his heart so that ... Students could pretend to be an Egyptian king or queen and write a paragraph about what they expect will happen to them in the afterlife.