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May 5, 2016

Birdwatcher Spies Egyptian Scarab Seal at Dor

Birdwatcher Spies Egyptian Scarab Seal at Dor Bible and archaeology newsRobin Ngo • 05/04/2016 The name of the scarab’s owner, his position, and ankh and djed symbols (representing eternal life and stability, respectively) are engraved on the Egyptian scarab seal. While the owner’s name hasn’t been deciphered yet, he is described on the scarab as an “overseer of the treasury.” Birdwatcher Alexander Ternopolsky made a remarkable discovery...

Tags: antiquities, archaeology, magdala, second temple, egyptian scarab seal, dor, israel's carmel coast, tel dor excavations

April 7, 2016

in Archaeology

2,200-year-old Bronze Artifacts Found At Biblical Site

2,200-year-old bronze artifacts found at biblical site Incense shovel, jug from Second Temple era unearthed at Magdala, on Sea of Galilee, during recent excavations An ornate Second Temple era bronze incense shovel and bronze jug were recently unearthed at the biblical site of Magdala, on the shore of the Sea of Galilee, the Israel Antiquities Authority announced Tuesday. By Ilan Ben Zion April 5, 2016, 5:04 pm The 2,200-year-old artifacts were found during excavations being carried...

Tags: antiquities, archaeology, second temple, magdala, bronze jug

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Birdwatcher Spies Egyptian Scarab Seal at Dor

2,200-year-old Bronze Artifacts Found At Biblical Site