US Teen Discovers 3,300-Year-Old Egyptian Amulet at Tel Gezer
Translated & summarized from Maariv by baba
A 17-year-old American student, Shiloh Etton, found a 3,300-year-old Egyptian amulet at Tel Gezer two days after arriving in Israel. The amulet, featuring two cobra snakes, dates to the Bronze Age and signifies ancient Egyptian influence. The Israel Antiquities Authority commended the student and school, emphasizing the importance of reporting such finds.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- US student Shiloh Etton found a 3,300-year-old Egyptian amulet at Tel Gezer.
- The amulet dates to the Bronze Age and features two cobra snakes.
- Tel Gezer was an important Canaanite and Egyptian city.
- The find occurred two days after Etton arrived in Israel for a class trip.
- The Israel Antiquities Authority praised the discovery and stressed proper reporting procedures.
A 17-year-old American high school student, Shiloh Etton, discovered a 3,300-year-old Egyptian amulet during a class trip to Tel Gezer, two days after arriving in Israel. Etton noticed a small, ancient-looking object on the ground while learning about the site's history and archaeology. He picked it up and consulted with his guide, realizing he had found a significant artifact.
The amulet, dating back to the Bronze Age, features two cobra snakes above a half-ellipse shape. According to Professor Koch, the cobra was a symbol of royalty and protection in ancient Egypt and the Levant, while the symbol below it represents "lord" in Egyptian hieroglyphs. A similar amulet with three snakes was previously found at Tel Megiddo.
Tel Gezer was a crucial Canaanite and Egyptian city controlling a strategic crossroads in the Shephelah region. Amulets of this type, some of which also served as seals, indicate ancient Egyptian rule and cultural influence in the area.
The Israel Antiquities Authority praised Etton and his school for reporting the find and handing it over to state collections. They reminded the public that any archaeological discovery should be left in place and immediately reported to the authority to allow for scientific documentation of its context.
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