“Unbelievable Discovery: Toddler Unearths Ancient Canaanite Amulet at Historic Battleground of David and Goliath!”
What if I told you that an innocent family hike could unlock 3,800 years of history? Well, that’s exactly what happened to little Ziv Nitzan, a three-year-old who unearthed an ancient Canaanite scarab amulet during a trip to Tel Azekah—the very site where the legendary battle between David and Goliath took place, according to the Bible! This astonishing discovery not only highlights the remarkable connections between Canaan and ancient Egypt but also proves that sometimes, treasure doesn’t come in gold, but rather in a humble stone. How’s that for some family adventure magic? Buckle up as we dive deeper into Ziv’s extraordinary find! LEARN MORE.
Ziv Nitzan found an ancient Canaanite scarab amulet at Tel Azekah, the site where the Bible says David defeated Goliath.
Emil Aladjem/Israel Antiquities AuthorityThree-year-old Ziv Nitzan found an ancient Canaanite amulet while hiking in Israel with her family.
During a family trip to Tel Azekah in Israel, a three-year-old girl came across a 3,800-year-old Canaanite amulet. The archaeological site is mentioned in the Bible as the location of the battle between David and the Philistine giant Goliath.
The stone artifact depicts scarabs, beetles sacred to ancient Egyptians, adding to the long list of evidence that attests to the close cultural ties between Canaan and Egypt during the Bronze Age.
A Toddler Finds An Ancient Amulet Lying On The Ground
Emil Aladjem/Israel Antiquities AuthorityThe Canaanite artifact depicts scarabs, which were commonly used on seals and amulets in ancient times.
Ziv Nitzan of Moshav Ramot Meir, Israel, was on a hike with her parents and two older sisters at the foot of the hill where Tel Azekah stands when she found what seemed to be an odd-shaped stone. When her family got a closer look, however, they realized it was no stone at all.
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