Crux Collection (page 3)

Relief with the Ankh. Temple of Ramses III. New Kingdom. Egypt

Relief with an inscription in hieroglyphics. Deir el-Bahari
Relief with an inscription in hieroglyphics. Solar disk with snake (cobra) with the ankh around his neck and Falcon with double crown over a cobra. Temple of Hatshepsut. 18th Dynasty. New Kingdom

Pharaoh with the false beard and Atef crown. Deir el-Bahari
Relief with polychrome remains depicting a pharaoh with the false beard and Atef crown, an attribute that helps to revive the deceased. Temple of Hatshepsut. New Kingdom. Eighteenth Dynasty

Hatshepsut (1508-1458 B. C). Osirian statues. Egypt
Hatshepsut (1508-1458 b.C). Was the second pharaoh of the eighteenth dynasty. Osirian statues.New Kingdom. Temple of Deir El Bahari. Thebes. Egypt

Hatshepsut (1508-1458 B. C). Osirian statue. Egypt
Hatshepsut (1508-1458 b.C). Was the second pharaoh of the eighteenth dynasty. Osirian statue.New Kingdom. Temple of Deir El Bahari. Thebes. Egypt

Relief depicting Egyptian divinity giving the Ankh to a pharaoh. Temple of Luxor. Egypt

Relief depicting the god Monthu offering the ankh to the pharaoh. New Empire. Temple of Luxor. Egypt

Relief depicting a pharaoh to the god Amun. New kingdom. Chapel of the Temple of Luxor. Egypt

Ankh or key of life. Relief. First courtyard of Ramses II. Temple of Luxor. Dynasty XIX (1320-1200 B.C.). New Empire. Egypt

Illustration of Crux constellation represented as cross

The Coalsack and Jewel Box Cluster in the Southern Cross
The Coalsack and Jewel Box Cluster area on the east side of Crux, the Southern Cross. The Coal Sack, which to the eye looks like a large dark patch, under photography breaks up into small patches

Southern Milky Way with Eta Carinae, Crux and Alpha & Beta Centauri
Area of southern Milky Way containing Eta Carinae, Crux and Alpha & Beta Centauri

A fish-eye 360 degree image of the entire southern sky
December 13-14 - A fish-eye 360 degree image of the entire southern sky, taken from Coonabarabran, Australia. Orion and Jupiter are at left (west), Sirius, Canis Major

Widefield view of the southern constellations of Centaurus and Crux
Widefield view of Alpha and Beta Centauri stars in the southern constellation of Centaurus, along with the Southern Cross in the constellation Crux

The Southern Cross and the Pointers in the Milky Way

Southern Milky Way
The spectacular area of the southern Milky Way from the Eta Carinae Nebula at right, to the Southern Cross at center, and the twin stars of Alpha and Beta Centauri at left

The Jewel Box, Open Cluster NGC 4755 in Crux

A complete 360 degree panorama of the Milky Way

Mosaic of the Carina Nebula and Crux area in the southern sky

The Milky Way through Carina and Crux, with the Carina Nebula at right and the Southern Cross at left, and the Coalsack beside the Southern Cross. The Dark Doodad Nebula streak in Musca is at bottom

The Southern Cross and Coalsack Nebula in Crux
The Southern Cross and Coalsack Nebula in the constellation Crux, plus associated star clusters in and around Crux, such as NGC 4755

Mosaic of the southern Milky Way from Orion to Vela
Mosaic of the southern Milky Way from Orion (right) to Vela (left) taking in Carina and Crux (center)

Picture No. 10861357
Millipede Assassin - Nymphs feeding on millipede. (Ectrichodia crux) Date:

Picture No. 10861397
Millipede Assassin bug - Mature nymph attacking millipede (Ectrichodia crux) Date:

Picture No. 10861358
Millipede Assassin - Nymphs feeding on millipede. (Ectrichodia crux) Date:

Picture No. 10861359
Millipede Assassin - Nymphs feeding on millipede (Ectrichodia crux) Date:

Crux and the southern celestial pole
Crux constellation and the southern celestial pole. Crux, the southern cross, is formed of four bright stars in the Milky Way at upper centre

Centaurus and Crux constellations. These are bright constellations in the southern hemisphere, representing a centaur and the Southern Cross respectively

Star Gamma Crucis in Crux
Star Gamma Crucis. True-colour optical image of the star Gamma Crucis in the constellation Crux. Crux, also known as the Southern Cross, is the smallest constellation in the sky

Carina constellation

Crux constellation. View of the Crux constellation in the southern hemisphere with the Milky Way running through it. This constellatin is dominated by the pattern of stars (asterism)

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The constellations Centaur, Lupus, Crux, Musca and Borealis

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"Unveiling the Ancient Crux: A Journey through Egyptian Art and Symbolism" Step back in time to ancient Egypt, where the crux ansata, also known as the ankh, held profound significance. From Pharaoh Amenhotep I to Cleopatra VII, this symbol adorned temples, statues, stelae, and coffins - a testament to its enduring power. In the Temple of Ramses III, we witness the majestic pharaoh Ramses III donning the Khepresh crown alongside the crux ansata. This emblem of life and eternity was intricately woven into every aspect of Egyptian culture. Hatshepsut's Osirian statue stands tall as a representation of rebirth and resurrection. The crux ansata rests in her hand like a key unlocking eternal life for all who behold it. The Nyankhre false door stela transports us further into history with its intricate carvings depicting offerings made to ensure everlasting existence. The presence of the ankh reminds us that life transcends death. Wennekhu's stela reveals his devotion to Maat - goddess of truth and justice - with her wings outstretched protectively over him. The crux ansata serves as a reminder that righteousness leads to immortality. The Naucratis decree from Herakleion-Thonis showcases how even legal documents were infused with symbolism. Here we find references to Hathor's divine influence represented by her iconic cow horns atop an ankh-shaped headdress. Amenhotep III immortalizes himself alongside Sobek in their grand statue. As they stand side by side holding ankhs, they embody both earthly power and spiritual vitality – two realms united through this sacred symbol. A relief depicting a hand grasping an ankh captivates our attention; it is believed that this gesture bestowed blessings upon those who beheld it – offering them protection on their journey through life and beyond.