The ankh is an ancient Egyptian hieroglyphic symbol that was most commonly used in writing and in art. It represents the word "life" and it is known as the “cross of life” or “the key of life," . The Ankh sign has a cross shape with an oval loop in place of an upper bar. It signified wisdom and insight on the highest level and it was also a fertility symbol.
The ankh was widely used as an amulet in Ancient Egypt and is often shown in the hands of important Egyptian figures, such as pharaohs and kings, preserving their immortality. Moreover, the ankh is commonly depicted in temples and in the grasp of major Egyptian gods such as Osiris, Isis, and Ra.
