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Wall painting from the tomb of Nefertari, Thebes, Ancient Egypt, 19th Dynasty, 13th century BC. Nefertari (1292-1225 BC) was the favourite queen of Ramses II. Her tomb was probably the most impressive in the Valley of the Queens at Thebes. Nefertari is pictured seated, playing Senat, the Egyptian board game which is a forerunner of chess. Her cartouche is highlighted in white.