An infinite repeating Flower of Life pattern, one of the most fundamental figures in sacred geometry. Composed of multiple evenly-spaced overlapping circle
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An infinite repeating Flower of Life pattern, one of the most fundamental figures in sacred geometry. Composed of multiple evenly-spaced overlapping circles arranged in a hexagonal pattern, this motif appears in ancient sites worldwide, from the Osiris Temple at Abydos in Egypt to Buddhist temples in China and medieval churches in Europe.
This archaeological photograph documents important features of ancient sites and artifacts. Captured by Douglas James Butner, this image provides visual evidence relevant to ongoing archaeological research and theoretical debates. Browse related photographs, explore the connected archaeological sites, and learn about the theories this image relates to in our comprehensive gallery collection.