An academic exploration of one of humanity’s oldest geometric symbols — from prehistoric origins to its modern religious use.
The Swastik is among the oldest known symbols in human history. Archaeological findings trace its presence to prehistoric Eurasia, ancient South Asia, and classical civilizations. Over millennia, it symbolized cosmic order, solar motion, cyclical time, and well-being.
This website examines the symbol through a historical and structural lens, distinguishing ancient cultural meanings from modern reinterpretations.