Swastika predates Nazi ideology by 12,000 years across global cultures. Some of the oldest swastika examples are more than 10,000-12,000 years old Oldest examples found in Ukraine; also found in Russia, Greece, Troy, Italy (Etruscans/Romans), Germany, Scandinavia (Vikings), India, Iran: Iraq In the Samara culture in Iran: the swastika appeared around 5,000 BC

Some of the oldest swastika symbols are more than 10,000 years old, found across Ukraine, Russia, Greece, Troy, Italy (Etruscans/Romans), Germany, Scandinavia (Vikings), India, Iran, and Iraq. The Samara culture in Russia had it around 5,000 BC. Tarim Basin mummies in China wore swastika patterns with blonde/red hair. Hopi, Navajo, Maya, Aztec also used it. Today it remains sacred across Asia.

Key Facts

  • Some of the oldest swastika examples are more than 10,000-12,000 years old
  • Oldest examples found in Ukraine; also found in Russia, Greece, Troy, Italy (Etruscans/Romans), Germany, Scandinavia (Vikings), India, Iran, Iraq
  • In the Samara culture in Iran, the swastika appeared around 5,000 BC
  • Tarim Basin mummies in China wore clothing with swastika patterns and had European features with blonde/red hair
  • Native American cultures (Hopi, Navajo, Maya, Aztec also used the swastika
  • The symbol appears in Ethiopian megalithic rock churches
  • Today the swastika remains sacred in India, Nepal, Bhutan, Japan, Thailand, Tibet, Mongolia, and China

Source: GIANT Skeletons, Songkran & Iranian New Year by SPIRIT in STONE