Ankh Egyptian Key of Life The Ankh or Key of Life is one of the oldest symbols of ancient Egypt together with the Eye of Horus, the Scarab, and the Died Pillar. Key of life or Ankh is known in ancient Egypt since the Early dynastic Period and it continued as an important sign during the Old Kingdom, Middle Kingdom, New kingdom especially during the Amarna era. Unfortunately, King Horemheb did his best to erase everything relate to Akhenaten and his era from the Egyptian history. Later on, the Ankh became the Christian cross and it is worn by Christians. The Ankh played rule in life and after life in ancient times and we will discuss some of the meaning plus the spiritual meaning of the Ankh nowadays. Names of the Ankh Key of Life Key of the Nile The Origin of Ankh The origin of the Ankh is not known till now but it was found on the walls on the Pharaonic tombs and Nobles tombs since the beginning of the ancient Egyptian history. How the Ankh looks like We have many opinions concerning how it looks like According to some the Ankh is like parts, bottom part like the letter T-shape and the upper part ends with a loop. Others believe that the long part representing the Nile River and the circle at the top representing the Delta in the north of Egypt Third opinion think that the Ankh sign is very similar to the sandal strap with the top loop going around one's feet Fourth opinion it is representing the knot of Isis when she was pregnant to cover her belly so Seth won’t know and kill the baby as he killed the dad Osiris. Fifth may the vertical part of the Ankh sign representing the
Ankh Egyptian Key of Life The Ankh or Key of Life is one of the oldest symbols of ancient Egypt together with the Eye of Horus, the Scarab, and the Died Pillar. Key of life or Ankh is known in ancient Egypt since the Early dynastic Period and it continued as an important sign during
Medicine in ancient Egypt | The Art of Healing in ancient Egypt | Medical practice, Magic and religion Medicine in ancient Egypt and the medical practices come from medical papyri such as the Ebers papyrus, and the Edwin Smith Papyrus. Besides, the Hearst Papyrus, the London Medical Papyrus, and the tomb’s inscriptions and temple designs such as the Kom Ombo temple surgical instruments. Homer acknowledged in the Odyssey the following “In Egypt, men are more skilled in Medicine than any of humankind”. Also, on the walls of TT17, in the Valley of Nobles, the scribe, and doctor Nebamun from the 18th Dynasty, New Kingdom during the reign of Amenhotep II received a gift from a Syrian prince for his services. Meanwhile, Herodotus mentioned that King Cyrus of Persia has requested Amasis (Ahmose II of the 26th dynasty) to send him the most skillful of all the Egyptian eye doctors. Per Ankh (House of life) The oldest central institution in Kemet (Ancient Egypt). In other words, the oldest university in the world where people studied art, medicine, philosophy, and science. Doctors and mostly they were priests or scribes had to study few years in the Per Ankh to be a general doctor. This means each one treats one disease such as Otolaryngologist, Pediatrics, Dentist, and General internist. Overall and the most professional doctors were the doctor-healers and those who had to study for more years and practice more during their lifetime. Diseases in ancient Egyptian civilization Ancient Egyptians were not like the Sumerians and Babylonians saw the disease as a divine punishment. They saw death as the beginning of another everlasting life in the Duat so, they did their best to have two good life. They created a way to diagnose diseases and a way to treat them. What was the
Medicine in ancient Egypt | The Art of Healing in ancient Egypt | Medical practice, Magic and religion Medicine in ancient Egypt and the medical practices come from medical papyri such as the Ebers papyrus, and the Edwin Smith Papyrus. Besides, the Hearst Papyrus, the London Medical Papyrus, and the tomb’s inscriptions and temple designs
Spiritual Egypt | Egypt and the Chakras Spiritual Egypt, have you ever felt a sense of inexplicable energy flowing through your body, leaving you feeling invigorated and rejuvenated? This could be the result of your chakras, the energy centers located throughout your body, aligning and functioning properly. Chakras have been a fundamental concept in Eastern spiritual traditions such as Hinduism, Buddhism, and Yoga for thousands of years. These ancient practices believe that the human body is not just a physical entity but also an energy system that is connected to the mind, emotions, and spirit. In Eastern spiritual traditions, the chakras are believed to be spinning wheels of energy that regulate the flow of energy throughout the body. It is thought that there are seven main chakras in the body, each associated with different physical and emotional states. These chakras are located along the spinal column, starting from the base of the spine to the crown of the head. They are the root chakra, sacral chakra, solar plexus chakra, heart chakra, throat chakra, third eye chakra, and crown chakra. Eastern spiritual practices to Keep your chakras Aligned When these chakras are open and balanced, energy flows freely throughout the body, leading to physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. However, when the chakras are blocked or imbalanced, it can lead to physical and emotional problems. Eastern spiritual practices such as meditation, yoga, and crystal healing can help in balancing and aligning the chakras, promoting overall health and well-being. While the concept of chakras originates from Eastern spiritual traditions, it is also worth noting that ancient Egypt also had a rich history of spiritual practices and beliefs that share some similarities with the concept of chakras. In ancient Egypt, the emphasis was placed on the importance of certain parts of the body, such
Spiritual Egypt | Egypt and the Chakras Spiritual Egypt, have you ever felt a sense of inexplicable energy flowing through your body, leaving you feeling invigorated and rejuvenated? This could be the result of your chakras, the energy centers located throughout your body, aligning and functioning properly. Chakras have been a fundamental concept in Eastern
