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What is the ancient Egyptian 'Eye of Horus'?

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The "Eye of Horus " is a depiction of a single stylized eye looking straight ahead in ancient Egypt .

The symbol is frequently seen in ancient burials, especially on a type of amulet known as the wedjat (or udjat) Sometimes, the Eye of Horus is also featured on coffins and inside tomb chapels.

It's not clear why the symbol emerged around the time of the sixth dynasty .

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