For thousands of years, one symbol has survived the rise and fall of kingdoms, empires, and civilizations. The Ankh. Often recognized as an ancient Egyptian symbol, the Ankh has appeared in temples, artwork, tombs, and sacred texts throughout Africa's ancient past. Yet despite its widespread recognition, many people know very little about its deeper meaning. Why has this symbol endured for so long? And what does it truly represent? What Is the Ankh? The Ankh originated in anc