Giant sculpture of a scarab beetle

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) 2026 Dataset Open access

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Authors: britishmuseum
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.10309871
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Abstract

The scarab beetle (Scarabeus sacer) is one of the enduring symbols of ancient Egypt, representing rebirth and associated with the rising sun. This green diorite sculpture, at around one and a half metres long, is one of the largest representations known. Captured by Thomas Flynn using a Sony DSC-H5X and 123D Catch. Source: Objaverse 1.0 / Sketchfab

Fields of Study & Subjects

Coleoptera Taxonomy and Distribution Forest Ecology and Biodiversity Studies Fossil Insects in Amber

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Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Publication date
10 July 2026
Language
EN
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