Chronicles Series: Egypt Playing Cards by PCD

From PlayingCardDecks, Chronicles Series: Egypt Playing Cards explores the grandeur of ancient Egypt, bringing its rich history to life through a series of exquisitely designed decks. Designed by the renowned artist and historian Artur Rajch, this collection takes you on a journey through three pivotal eras: the Old Kingdom, the Middle Kingdom, and the New Kingdom.

Three decks on offer during the Kickstarter campaign, each representing a different era of ancient Egyptian history. The Old Kingdom deck captures the era of the pyramid builders, showcasing the beginnings of Egyptian civilization. The Middle Kingdom deck reflects the period of cultural and agricultural advancements that marked Egypt’s growth and stability. The New Kingdom deck celebrates Egypt’s age of empire and conquest, highlighting its peak in power and influence.

Inside, the card backs in each deck are equally detailed and rooted in historical inspiration. The Old Kingdom cards draw inspiration from the intricate necklace of Princess Sithathoryunet, symbolizing the period’s opulent craftsmanship. The Middle Kingdom cards depict Sphinxes standing on scales, symbolizing the era’s focus on justice and spirituality, particularly the process of weighing the soul. The New Kingdom cards are inspired by the Pectoral of Tutankhamun, featuring a majestic falcon representing Horus, embodying the divine protection and power characteristic of this period.

The court cards in the Chronicles Series feature notable figures from ancient Egypt, including kings, queens, priests, architects, Nubian mercenaries, and landowners. These cards are intricately detailed, with each deck including a special card that provides identifying information and historical context for the figures depicted.

The tuck box design is thoughtfully created to represent the essence of its era. The Old Kingdom deck features a hieroglyph on the front, symbolizing the ancient writing systems crucial to the power of the pharaohs. The Middle Kingdom deck’s front cover displays a wheat head, symbolizing the agricultural revolution that was vital to Egypt’s prosperity. The New Kingdom deck is adorned with symbols of Egypt’s transition into the Iron Age, featuring an axe and sword on the front, and a map of the Kush region on the back, underscoring its significance as a center of conquest.

Pledge starts at $14 on Kickstarter.