Toddler's Incredible Discovery: 3-Year-Old Finds 3,800-Year-Old Artifact
- Melissa Santañez
- 3 days ago
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In an extraordinary twist of fate, a simple family walk turned into a historic moment when 3-year-old Ziv Nitzan spotted a small stone on the ground — but it wasn't an ordinary pebble.When she cleaned it off, she had unknowingly unearthed a 3,800-year-old ancient treasure!
The object turned out to be a Canaanite scarab from the Middle Bronze Age, according to the Israel Antiquities Authority. The find was made at Tel Azekah, a famous archaeological site linked to the biblical story of David and Goliath.
“There are thousands of stones over there and it was upside down, but somehow, out of all those stones, she picked this one,” her mother told the Washington Post. Realizing its importance, the family quickly reported the discovery to authorities. Archaeologists praised the family for their honesty and noted that the scarab holds significant historical value, offering insight into the ancient civilizations that once thrived in the region.
Sometimes, the biggest discoveries come from the smallest hands. While out on a simple family walk, 3-year-old Ziv Nitzan made an astonishing find — a tiny artifact buried under centuries of history. What looked like just another stone turned out to be a 3,800-year-old treasure, leaving archaeologists and the world in awe.
It all happened at Tel Azekah, a historic site in Israel known as the battleground of the biblical story of David and Goliath.As Ziv wandered the trail with her family, a small stone caught her attention. Curious, she picked it up, dusted it off, and revealed something incredible: a Canaanite scarab, dating back to the Middle Bronze Age.
“There are thousands of stones over there and it was upside down, but somehow, out of all those stones, she picked this one,” her mother shared with The Washington Post.
Recognizing the significance of the find, the Nitzan family did the right thing — they handed the artifact over to the Israel Antiquities Authority. Experts say the scarab may have belonged to an important official or was used as a symbol of power and protection in ancient times.
The scarab, often linked to Egyptian and Canaanite cultures, offers a rare glimpse into the rich, interconnected world that existed thousands of years ago in the ancient Near East.
Ziv's lucky find reminds us that history is all around us — sometimes waiting just beneath our feet. And thanks to her keen eyes and her family's honesty, a piece of humanity’s ancient story has been saved and preserved for future generations to wonder at.
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