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Anra scarab (artifact)

An Anra Scarab is a special object that has been discovered by archaeologists. It is shaped like a beetle and has special writing on it that is called hieroglyphics.

Long, long time ago in ancient Egypt, people used to believe in magic and they would make special jewelry and objects that they thought had special powers. The Anra Scarab was one of those objects.

The Egyptians believed that the Anra Scarab had the power to protect them from bad luck and to help guide them through life. They also believed that it could help them in the afterlife, which is what they called the place where people went after they died.

Today, people study the Anra Scarab to learn more about ancient Egypt and how people used to live there a long time ago. It’s like a cool time capsule that has been preserved for us to learn from and appreciate.
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