“Passing Through the Netherworld: The Meaning and Play of Senet”
Timothy Kendall, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Опубликовано: 1978
Использовано для: Core rule reconstruction and special square interpretations
Academic foundations for our Senet reconstruction
Unlike Ur, Senet has no surviving rulebook. Our reconstruction relies on archaeological evidence, tomb paintings, and scholarly analysis. We prioritize peer-reviewed research and museum collections.
Physical boards, pieces, and casting sticks from excavated tombs.
Depictions of Senet gameplay in Egyptian tomb art and papyri.
Academic reconstructions from Egyptologists and game historians.
Comparing multiple sources to establish consensus rules.
Timothy Kendall, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Опубликовано: 1978
Использовано для: Core rule reconstruction and special square interpretations
Howard Carter, Metropolitan Museum of Art
Опубликовано: 1923
Использовано для: Documentation of royal Senet sets and their context
Edgar B. Pusch, Roemer-und Pelizaeus-Museum
Опубликовано: 1979
Использовано для: Archaeological analysis of board construction and pieces
British Museum Collection, British Museum
Опубликовано: Various
Использовано для: Physical examination of surviving Senet boards and pieces