An ancient Egyptian 'board game of death' was used to communicate with with the dead about 3,500 years ago. The game, called senet, was played at all levels of Egyptian society from when it first ...

A game board that dates back to before the reign of the pharaoh Hatshepsut may represent the transformation of the game senet from fun pastime to religious symbol. Senet is ancient, dating back some 5 ...

Board games have long been a favored pastime, even thousands of years ago. The ancient game called "Hounds and Jackals," also called "58 Holes," has long been thought to have originated in Egypt. An ...

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All the Latest Game Footage and Images from Egyptian Senet Egyptian Senet is a board game from predynastic and ancient Egypt that combines luck, strategy and magic. Don’t miss the opportunity to play ...

Senet gaming board, from Tutankhamun's tomb, circa 14th century BC. Made from wood veneered with ebony and inlaid with ivory. Print Collector/Getty Images An ancient Egyptian ‘board game of death’ was ...

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