He arrived in Israel just two days earlier for a school programme; 17-year-old US student discovers a 3,300-year-old Egyptian amulet from the Bronze Age

A 17-year-old US student, Shiloh Attoun, discovered a 3,300-year-old Egyptian-style scarab amulet during a school excursion to Tel Gezer National Park in Israel. The Late Bronze Age artefact features two cobra motifs representing an ancient Egyptian royal symbol. Archaeologists examined and dated the object before the Israel Antiquities Authority collected it for preservation. Attoun received a certificate of appreciation for reporting the discovery, which offers insights into ancient Egyptian cultural influence in the region.