The Royal Game of Ur: Humanity's oldest board game
Dating back to 2600 BC Mesopotamia, the Royal Game of Ur is the oldest known board game, revealing early human ingenuity in play and strategy.
Meet the Royal Game of Ur, the oldest known board game, originating in ancient Mesopotamia around 2600 BC. Discovered in Iraq's Royal Cemetery at Ur, this 20-square, racetrack-like game was played with dice and checker-like pieces. Its presence in Queen Pu-abi's tomb highlights the sophistication of early Sumerian society.
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