Symbols played a very important role in the lives of ancient people. Ancient symbols reflected peoples’ most sacred beliefs, their relation to the Universe, worshipped gods, connection to family, animals and nature.
In this section we examine a number of ancient symbols that were highly significant in ancient times and as we are about to find out, some of these symbols and signs are still used today.
AncientPages.com – An impressive marble statue of a ram, an ancient Christian symbol for Jesus, was discovered on Christmas Eve during the excavation of a Byzantine-period church in Caesarea, the Israel Antiquities Authority spokesperson, informed. The discovery was made last Thursday morning
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – An idol with human head and a lion’s body known as sphinx is one of the most important symbols in humanity’s records. It’s a keeper of the holy places and the mysteries of life, and a
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – A tiny dragon’s head, one of the most famous symbols of the Vikings, has been discovered during excavations in the harbour at Birka in Lake Mälaren. Birka, on Lake Mälaren, 40kms from Stockholm, is thought to
