Scarabs are amulets and impression seals shaped according to the eponymous beetles, which were widely popular throughout ancient Egypt. They survive in large numbers today, and through their inscripti
Lapis lazuli scarab belonging to Sithathoriunet with the name of Amenemhat III, 1887–1813 BC, MET
Faience pectoral scarab with spread wings and bead net, Royal Pump Room, Harrogate
Ancient Egyptian amethyst scarab
The family Scarabaeidae, as currently defined, consists of over 35,000 species of beetles worldwide; they are often called scarabs or scarab beetles. The classification of this family has undergone si
Scarab (artifact)
…Scarabs are amulets and impression seals shaped according to the eponymous beetles, which were widely popular throughout ancient Egypt. They survive in large numbers today, and through their inscriptions and typology, these artifacts…
On this high quality closeup, head anatomic details are well visible.
Sacred scarab in a cartouche of Thutmosis III from Karnak temple of Amun-Ra, Egypt
A scarab beetle grub from Australia.