2. Board Games for the Afterlife
Hidden among King Tut’s burial goods were exquisitely crafted senet boards, an ancient Egyptian board game beloved by royals and commoners alike. Senet wasn’t just for leisure; it was thought to guide the soul safely through the afterlife’s perils. Unlike the simpler wooden versions sometimes found in non-royal graves, Tutankhamun’s boards were made of ebony, ivory, and gold—fit for a pharaoh. Discover more about senet at the British Museum.
