EGYPT

Chad Wilkinson

This month we’re off to Egypt; a country famed for its ancient curiosities - games included. Indeed, current evidence suggests that the ancient Egyptians are responsible for the very first games to exist. Thanks to archaeological discoveries – as well as ancient Egyptians’ conveniently documenting various facets of their lives through text and imagery - Senet reigns supreme as the most ancient of tabletop pastimes, dating back over five-thousand years. It may not have had the longevity of Backgammon, but its prevalence for around two and a half thousand years is nothing to be sneered at. Over time, our understanding of the game has changed from being a simple two-player duel to what is now interpreted as something with a more spiritual connection. Around seven-hundred years after its inception, tomb…

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