Scarab in amethyst, Ancient Egyptian, 13th century BC. Artist: Unknown

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Scarab in amethyst, Ancient Egyptian, 13th century BC. The Ancient Egyptians worshipped scarab beetles as an embodiment of the god Khepri and carried amulets in the shape of the insects. This example is from the reign of Rameses II (1279-1213 BC).

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