The cross is often depicted as a simple plain gold cross with a loop on top, it was recognized as an Egyptian hieroglyph, which was translated to mean “life” or “breath of life.” The Egyptians believed that their time here on Earth was merely just a part of a larger eternal life, as the ankh symbolizes both the after life and a mortal existence on earth.
The ankh is often depicted with other ancient Egyptian symbols such as the djed and the was and was carried by various Egyptian gods in hieroglyphs and tomb paintings. Egyptians also commonly wore this cross as an amulet around their necks....read more>>>...
