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

The dung beetle was revered in ancient Egypt ... including seals of pharaohs, Egyptian statues, ritual vessels, and now a scarab amulet discovered by an enthralled 3-year-old.

The amulet Ziv found is shaped like a scarab or a beetle ... Other items include seals of the pharaohs, Egyptian statues and ritual vessels, the authority said. Israeli Minister of Heritage ...

The colourful wall paintings depict some of the gods. The beetle or scarab represents the Egyptian god Khepri. Students could write a diary entry from the perspective of Howard Carter on the day ...

The family handed the scarab over to the Israel ... decorated objects that originated in ancient Egypt. They’re typically shaped like dung beetles, which ancient Egyptians considered a sacred ...

The amulet Ziv found is shaped like a scarab or a beetle, the Israel Antiquities ... The scarab’s name comes from the Egyptian word "hprr," which means “to come into being” or “to be ...