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Ancient Egyptians held the Ankh because it symbolized life (immortality) and death, male and female, balance . It can also represent zest, joy of life, and energy.
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∙ 12y agoBecause the symbol of Ankh stood for Life.
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Did Egyptians make silver ankhs?
No, they made wood ankh's.
Did ancient Egyptians wear underwear?
No the ancient Egyptians i believe did not wear anything under there clothes. such as under wear or bras. Very good question .
What does Horus hold in his hands?
an Ankh
What do the egyptians wear on their feet?
shoes =)
Did Egyptians wear shoes?
Yes, in fact they did. People only wore them, though, when they had to. Most egyptians didn't wear shoes, but most did.
Do Egyptians still wear the ankh?
Yes it is the symbol of enduring life
What does the ankh tell about the Egyptian culture?
It says egyptians are pooiebums!
Did Egyptians make silver ankhs?
No, they made wood ankh's.
What special ornaments do Egyptians use to decorate what they are celebrating?
Ankh
How did ancient Egyptians make the ankh?
the ankh also know as the key of life is made out of gold and was first made in 1671
What symbols does Egypt use?
Ancient Egyptians used hieroglyphics as their alphabet.
Who invented the ankh?
This symbol came from Egypt, so I guess the only answer would be the ancient Egyptians.
What was the Egyptian sign of life?
The ankh is the sign of life of the Egyptians. It is an ancient Egyptian hieroglyphic, which represents of eternal life.
Did ancient Egyptians wear underwear?
No the ancient Egyptians i believe did not wear anything under there clothes. such as under wear or bras. Very good question .
Do the Egyptians wear scarfs?
Like any other people, Egyptians wear scarfs when it is cold. Thus, if it is cold.. they wear a scarf. If they are Muslim, it is still acceptable and widely practiced. If you are inquiring about ancient Egyptians, then no. No, they did not wear scarfs.
Who was the ankh used by?
The Ancient Egyptians. it has been variously interpreted as a sort of Cross-like symbol, or a fertility motif- or and this seems likely, a stylized Vagina.
How did the Egyptians visualize the sun god amun re?
Amun Re's depictions often had two golden plumes on his head, the ankh symbol and the was scepter.
