Ankh usage is evident in many unearthed relics of the Egyptians. Another popular use for the Ankh is an amulet for protection, good luck, and good fortune. It has the power to protect against bad energies.

What does wearing an ankh symbolize?

The ankh symbol—sometimes referred to as the key of life or the key of the nile—is representative of eternal life in Ancient Egypt. ... Additionally, ankhs were traditionally placed in sarcophagi to ensure life after death.

What does the Ankh do?

The ankh or key of life is an ancient Egyptian hieroglyphic symbol that was most commonly used in writing and in Egyptian art to represent the word for "life" and, by extension, as a symbol of life itself.