Illustration
Scarab shaped amulet containing the image and cartouche of Amenhotep III, promising its owner in this world 'life' (represented by an ankh). These beetle amulets were used in Ancient Egypt for rituals or administrative purposes (14th century BCE).
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Museum, W. A. (2013, May 15). Scarab. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/1216/scarab/
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Museum, Walters Art. "Scarab." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified May 15, 2013. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/1216/scarab/.
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