The long-lasting ancient civilization of the Egyptians left behind a rich history full of symbols, signs, and iconography. They are still very cool looking and they bring with them many cool meanings, so it’s not surprising that plenty of people get Egyptian tattoos these days. The key to choosing an Egyptian tattoo is to know exactly what the symbols and other images represent so you can find one that makes sense on you… and looks great! On this page we will take a look at some of the most popular Egyptian tattoos and a little bit of the history behind them.

These Egyptian images are rooted in the mythology and religious traditions of the Egyptian culture, often surrounding the concepts of death and the afterlife. That’s important to know since there are plenty of people out there who want to find these exact tattoo meanings to use. If you know you want to get a primary or secondary tattoo that represents death, the afterlife, or something in between, chances are you will find plenty of great Egyptian tattoos that you will like.

There are countless images associated with Ancient Egypt including both hieroglyphics and symbols, such as the Ankh, Eye of Horus, and Sphynx.

The Ankh, which looks like a cross with a circle up top, represents eternal life. People who believe that there is life after death probably won’t be able to find a better small symbol that symbolizes that belief. These make for excellent forearm, wrist, and ankle tattoos, but they can also be used in combination with other designs.

The Eye of Horus is another recognizable Egyptian icon that serves as a symbol of protection from evil. It is also known as “the all seeing eye”, it is connected with the Eye of Ra. The Eye of Ra is a portrayal of the disk of the sun, which was worshiped as the sun god by the Ancient Egyptians. The eyes of both gods are found ubiquitously in Egyptian culture as a means of warding off evil. Additionally, the eye is seen as a creative and cyclical symbol.