Archaeologists discovered a 4,000-year-old board game at a dig in Oman

Ars Technica
By Jennifer OuelletteJan 25, 2022, 7:03 pm321 ptsTrending
Enlarge Archaeologists working in Oman's Qumayrah Valley recently unearthed a rare artifact: a stone board game dating back some 4,000 years. The board features grid-like markings (possibly indicating fields) and holes for cups. It was found at a site near the village of Ayn Bani Saidah. The excavation is part…

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