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The Ancient Game of Senet: Egypt's Board Game of the Dead

Introduction to Senet Senet is one of the oldest known board games, dating back to Egypt’s First Dynasty around 3100 BCE. More than just a pastime, it held deep religious and symbolic meaning. Playing Senet was believed to mirror the journey of the soul through the afterlife, linking recreation with spiritual reflection.Game Design and Rules The game consisted of a rectangular board with thirty squares arranged in three rows of ten. Players move…
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The Archaeologist broke the news in on Sunday, December 14, 2025.
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