The logo of the Luwian Studies Foundation shows a stylized form of the so-called cup-and-ring markings – one of the oldest symbols of humankind. These abstract prehistoric petroglyphs are widespread and have been preserved from Sardinia to the Iberian Peninsula and Scotland. In Switzerland, similar signs can be found in the canton of Grisons, in Carschenna near Thusis. The shape is reminiscent of concentric structures such as those of Göbekli Tepe or Stonehenge. The logo embodies our belief that symbols can connect cultures across vast geographical areas and that, despite their longevity, their meaning often remains hidden from our current knowledge – an exciting field for further research.
