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Giant Scarab / Scarabee geant

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Date: 01/14/05

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chance giant scarab statue stone tour

In front of a statue of a giant scarab. The scarab was believed to bring good luck. Like the woman in the background, people walk in circle around the giant stone scarab in hope that it will bring them luck (3 turns for a husband/wife, 6 turns for prosperity). / Devant la statue d'un scarabee geant. Le scarabee etait un porte-bonheur pour les Egyptiens. Encore aujourd'hui, les gens font le tour de la statue dans l'espoir que cela leur portera chance (3 tours pour un mariage; 6 tours pour obtenir la richesse).