The Oldest Symbol? What Does the Sun Cross Mean and Where Does It Come From?

The sun cross, also called the solar cross, sun wheel, or wheel cross, is believed to be one of the oldest religious symbols in the world, with links to Indian, Asian, American and European prehistoric religious art. The symbol, and its many variations, have been found around the world. Carvings from the Bronze Age show the solar cross depicted on burial urns, dating back to 1440 BC. It also makes appearances on ancient cave walls, in places of worship, on coins, artwork, sculptures, and in architecture. The most basic form of the sun cross features an equilateral cross set within a circle. But how does a cross represent the sun? Scholars theorize that if you observe a burning source of light, the rays emanating from the burning point always forms a cross. This may have influenced how the symbol was portrayed. 00:06 - One of the oldest religious symbols 00:53 - Sun cross in different cultures 01:46 - Meanings of the sun cross 02:41 - The sun cross today Read the full article here: Follow us on: Pinterest: Twitter: Instagram: Facebook: #suncross #ancientsymbols #symbols #meaning #origins #symbology