The ancient Egyptians used many symbols. The red crown was the symbol of Lower Egypt. The white crown was the symbol for Upper Egypt. The scarab beetle was a symbol of resurrection. The lotus flower was a symbol of creation and rebirth. The eye of Horus symbolized protection. And then there was the ankh.  The ankh was a common symbol in ancient Egypt, but no one is quite sure what it symbolized. Some historians believe it symbolized the key that turned on the annual flooding of the Nile. Some believe it represents the key to eternal life.  A beautiful ancient Egyptian ankh was one of the artifacts found in King Tut's tomb. The ankh is also found in ancient hieroglyphics and as an design on tomb walls.   The Egyptian Ankh