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American high school student discovers 3,300-year-old amulet in Israel

A 17-year-old American high school student found a 3,300-year-old Egyptian-style scarab amulet during a school trip to Tel Gezer National Park in central Israel. The amulet is decorated with cobra motifs and was discovered on November 3, 2026. The student, identified as Shiloh Attoun, was on his first trip to Israel when he made the discovery.

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  • ✓ The amulet is 3,300 years old.
  • ✓ The amulet was discovered at Tel Gezer National Park in central Israel.
  • ✓ The student who discovered the amulet is 17 years old and American.
  • ✓ The amulet is scarab-shaped and decorated with cobra motifs.
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Additional sources have confirmed the details of the discovery, including the age of the amulet and the student's identity.

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  1. American high school student discovers 3,300-year-old amulet in Israel

    A 17-year-old American high school student found a 3,300-year-old Egyptian-style scarab amulet during a school trip to Tel Gezer National Park in central Israel. The amulet is decorated with cobra motifs and was discovered on November 3, 2026. The student, identified as Shiloh Attoun, was on his first trip to Israel when he made the discovery.

    Why it matters

    The discovery was made during a school excursion, highlighting the historical significance of the region. Tel Gezer National Park is a site of archaeological importance, and the finding of the amulet provides insight into the region's ancient past. The amulet's Egyptian style suggests cultural exchange or influence in the area during that time period.

    What is confirmed

    • The amulet is 3,300 years old.
    • The amulet was discovered at Tel Gezer National Park in central Israel.
    • The student who discovered the amulet is 17 years old and American.
    • The amulet is scarab-shaped and decorated with cobra motifs.
    • The discovery was made on November 3, 2026.

    What to watch next

    • Further analysis of the amulet to determine its exact origin and significance
    • Official confirmation from Israeli authorities on the amulet's discovery and preservation plans
    Sources used for this update (14)
    1. www.timesofisrael.com — The Times of Israel | News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish ...
    2. nypost.com — New York Post – Breaking News, Top Headlines, Photos & Videos
    3. www.thejc.com — Israel elections 2026 live: Likud claims Arab parties ‘stole’ election and calls for probe into alleged ‘fraud’
    4. New York Post — American high school student discovers 3,300-year-old amulet in Israel
    5. The Times of Israel — US teen discovers 3,300-year-old Egyptian amulet during Israel tour
    6. www.israelhayom.com — Student discovers 3,300-year-old scarab amulet at Tel Gezer National Park
    7. The Daily Galaxy — Bored 17-Year-Old Tosses a Rock Then Uncovers 3,300-Year-Old Egyptian Amulet Decorated With Cobras
    8. Haaretz — American High School Student Finds 3,300-Year-Old Amulet in Central Israel
    9. People.com — American Student, 17, Discovers 3,300-Year-Old Egyptian Amulet During School Field Trip
    10. Yahoo — Shiloh Attoun talks about the moments of discovering a 3,300-year-old amulet at Tel Gezer National Park, November 3, 2026. (CREDIT: JNF-USA)
    11. Armstrong Institute of Biblical Archaeology — U.S. High School Student Discovers 3,300-Year-Old Scarab at Tel Gezer
    12. Tikvah Ideas — A High-School Student Finds an Egyptian Amulet in a Canaanite City
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