The ankh or key of life is an ancient Egyptian hieroglyphic symbol used to represent the word for "life" and, by extension, as a symbol of life itself. The ankh has a T-shape topped by a droplet -shaped loop.

2016年9月19日 · The Ankh is one of the most recognizable symbols from ancient Egypt, known as "the key of life" or "cross of life" and dated to the Early Dynastic Period (c. 3150 - 2613 BCE). It is a cross with a loop...

2019年12月6日 · The Ankh is one of Egypt’s most ancient symbols. It is an Egyptian hieroglyph that means “life” ( `nh = Ankh) and was often found in paintings in ancient tombs. Also known as the Egyptian Cross, the Ankh also resembles another ancient Egyptian symbol, the “tyet”.

The Ankh, a cross crowned by an oval, refers to the reconciliation of the opposites (feminine – masculine) and also to the symbol used to designate the planet Venus, a reason that makes it an element of numerous feminine cults.

2019年6月25日 · The ankh is the most well-known symbol to come out of ancient Egypt. In their hieroglyphic system of writing the ankh represents the concept of eternal life, and that is the general meaning of the symbol.

2021年6月17日 · Ancient Egyptian ankh, also known as the ‘source of life’ or ‘the key of the Nile’ – a symbolized both life in the land of the living and eternal life in the afterlife.

The Ankh was a widespread symbol in ancient Egyptian art, iconography, and everyday life. Found in various forms, including jewelry, wall carvings, and tomb paintings. The Ankh was a popular motif in jewelry, with ancient Egyptians wearing Ankh-shaped amulets and pendants to invoke its protective and life-giving powers.

2025年2月26日 · The Ankh is one of the most recognizable symbols of ancient Egypt, representing life, immortality, and divine power. Often referred to as the "key of life" or the "cross of life," the Ankh played a significant role in Egyptian culture, religion, and iconography.

2015年11月5日 · The ankh symbol—sometimes referred to as the key of life or the key of the nile—is representative of eternal life in Ancient Egypt. Created by Africans long ago, the ankh is said to be the first--or original--cross.

Ankh, ancient Egyptian hieroglyph signifying “life,” a cross surmounted by a loop and known in Latin as a crux ansata (ansate, or handle-shaped, cross). As a vivifying talisman, the ankh is often held or offered by gods and pharaohs.