from Gaza, Palestine
A scarab is an ancient Egyptian amulet in the form of a dung beetle, symbolic of regeneration. As time went on, scarabs developed into use as personal seals. This example of glazed steatite was found at Gaza in Palestine. It dates from the 2nd Intermediate Period or early New Kingdom (around 1759 to 1295 BC).
This picture shows the base of the scarab. It has been engraved with a gazelle and a palm branch.
The people in the eastern delta of Egypt and southern Palestine had close links with each other, both personal and trading. In addition, Egypt provided refuge to Palestinians in times of trouble. Many servants and labourers in Egypt came from Palestine and Syria.
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