Senet

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  1. 3. of Thirty Squares Senet is often referred to as the "Game of Thirty Squares," reflecting the layout of the board
  2. 5. An ancient Egyptian board game, symbolic of the journey of the soul through the afterlife
  3. 7. Pastime Senet was enjoyed by people of all social classes, but it was particularly favored by the Egyptian elite, including pharaohs
  4. 8. The game pieces in Senet represented various aspects of Egyptian mythology, and gameplay mirrored the journey to the afterlife
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  1. 1. Tomb Senet boards and pieces were commonly found in Egyptian tombs, including the tomb of Tutankhamun
  2. 2. Sticks Players used sticks or throw sticks, resembling modern dice, to determine their moves in Senet
  3. 4. Significance Senet was not only a popular pastime but also held religious significance, with connections to beliefs about the afterlife
  4. 6. Design The Senet board typically consists of 30 squares arranged in three rows of ten, with distinctive symbols and markings