NOW THESE ROLLING STONES REALLY ARE ANCIENT: Mysterious Spheres Could Be From First Ever Board Game

Image shows groups of spheres from Akrotiri, undated photo. Archaeologists from the University of Bristol In England suggested that mysterious stone spheres found at various ancient settlements across the Aegean and Mediterranean could be playing pieces from one of the earliest ever board games. Note: Licensed content. (Konstantinos Trimmis/Newsflash) Image shows groups of spheres from Akrotiri, undated photo. Archaeologists from the University of Bristol In England suggested that mysterious stone spheres found at various ancient settlements across the Aegean and Mediterranean could be playing pieces from one of the earliest ever board games. Note: Licensed content. (Konstantinos Trimmis/Newsflash)
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05 October 2022
Scientists believe mysterious stone spheres found at ancient archaeological sites in the Mediterranean and Aegean may be playing pieces from one of the first-ever board games. The experts - from Bristol University - believe the spheres may have been sling stones, tossing balls, a counting...