A scarab beetle set in gold shows that ancient Egyptians thought the heart was the most important organ in the human body.

In the first of three Mummy films, an ancient Egyptian tomb is invaded by hordes of fast-moving and dangerous scarab beetles.

A CLEVER team of archaeologists have unearthed a trio of ancient tombs which all belonged to a peculiar set of Egyptians. The ...

The scarab, which is designed in the shape of a dung beetle, had immense significance to ancient Egyptians, who believed it symbolized the embodiment of the divine creator. It was considered a symbol ...

Archaeologists have uncovered several ancient Egyptian tombs containing dozens of mummies—some of which were found with gold ...

Archaeologists have unearthed the ancient remains of ... stones used by the ancient Egyptians – as well as half a bronze ring. Different types of scarab beetles that referenced Egyptian gods ...

The amulet took the shape of a dung beetle, which was sacred in Ancient Egypt as a symbol of new life, per the press release. "The scarab is indeed a distinct Egyptian characteristic, but their ...

The amulet Ziv found is shaped like a scarab or a beetle, the Israel Antiquities Authority said in the news release. Ancient Egyptians saw ... a part of discovering history.” ...