Artifacts of the Sun God, Found in Israel

pieces of jewel-like beetle originating from Egypt, 13th century BC found in Jerusalem. On the engraved name of the ancient artifacts of the Sun god Amon-Ra, one of the most important god in ancient Egyptian beliefs.

Israel proclaimed Hayom,, the researchers found in excavations of ancient objects is sponsored Israel Antiquities Authority in the City of David National Park. While the 13th century BC which is the origin of the scarab, estimated as a time of mass exodus in Egypt.

Scarab is sized approximately one-half centimeter in length and serves as a document stamp. Also note that ancient artifacts are made of soft stone gray and has a picture of a duck.

Scarab is also known from Egypt to the 19th dynasty period which is famous for his military conquests in Canaan.

"This is the first time we found a scarab of this type in the City of David," said archaeologist Eli Shukrun who led the excavations along with Joe Uzziel.

"Seals are from late Bronze Age. At that time, Israel was under the leadership of Egypt. It was interesting and exciting to find artifacts as unique as this, but it can also provide a few clues about Jerusalem at the time," he added.