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December 22, 1933
Maryland Independent
La Plata, Port Tobacco, Waldorf, Charles County, Maryland
What is this article about?
Archaeological discovery of a scarab in ancient Beth Shemesh, Palestine, commemorating the marriage of Pharaoh Amenhotep III and Queen Tiy, evidencing ancient Egyptian ties to the region.
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Carved Scarab Carries Tale of Royal Nuptial
Jerusalem.—The commemoration of a unique or important occasion by some special symbol or medal is not at all a modern custom—it was known and practiced as far back as the days of the ancient Egyptians. Today we cast medals—in those days a special scarab was carved.
A recent discovery of this nature was a marriage scarab recording the royal nuptials of Amenhotep III to Queen Tiy of Egypt. This scarab is of special interest because it was found not actually in Egypt, but in Palestine—at Ain Shems, ancient Beth Shemesh, at the foot of the Judaean hills.
This spot, where excavations are being carried out by the Haverford expedition, was at one time a bustling market town on the direct caravan route between Philistia and Egypt.
This discovery serves as further evidence of the ancient connection of Palestine with Egypt.
Jerusalem.—The commemoration of a unique or important occasion by some special symbol or medal is not at all a modern custom—it was known and practiced as far back as the days of the ancient Egyptians. Today we cast medals—in those days a special scarab was carved.
A recent discovery of this nature was a marriage scarab recording the royal nuptials of Amenhotep III to Queen Tiy of Egypt. This scarab is of special interest because it was found not actually in Egypt, but in Palestine—at Ain Shems, ancient Beth Shemesh, at the foot of the Judaean hills.
This spot, where excavations are being carried out by the Haverford expedition, was at one time a bustling market town on the direct caravan route between Philistia and Egypt.
This discovery serves as further evidence of the ancient connection of Palestine with Egypt.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Curiosity
Extraordinary Event
What themes does it cover?
Exploration
What keywords are associated?
Scarab Discovery
Royal Marriage
Ancient Egypt
Palestine Connection
Beth Shemesh
Amenhotep Iii
Queen Tiy
What entities or persons were involved?
Amenhotep Iii
Queen Tiy
Where did it happen?
Ain Shems, Ancient Beth Shemesh, Palestine
Story Details
Key Persons
Amenhotep Iii
Queen Tiy
Location
Ain Shems, Ancient Beth Shemesh, Palestine
Event Date
Days Of The Ancient Egyptians
Story Details
A marriage scarab recording the royal nuptials of Amenhotep III to Queen Tiy was discovered at Ain Shems in Palestine during excavations, highlighting ancient trade and cultural connections between Egypt and Palestine.