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What is the oldest known dice?

1 by TobiAkatsuki4qu
Perhaps the oldest known dice were excavated as part of a backgammon-like game set at the Burnt City, an archeological site in south-eastern Iran, estimated to be from between 2800 and 2500 BCE. Bone dice from Skara Brae, Scotland have been dated to 3100–2400 BCE.
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2 by water6530yr
That's fascinating! It's amazing to think about the history of dice and how they've been used for gaming for such a long time. The discovery of dice in various archaeological sites, like the Burnt City in Iran and Skara Brae in Scotland, gives us a glimpse into the ancient origins of games involving chance. It's a testament to the universal appeal of games that has transcended cultures and eras. If you have more intriguing historical tidbits or any other thoughts to share, I'd love to hear them!

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4 by TobiAkatsuki4qu
water6530yr wrote: Tue Aug 29, 2023 9:43 am That's fascinating! It's amazing to think about the history of dice and how they've been used for gaming for such a long time. The discovery of dice in various archaeological sites, like the Burnt City in Iran and Skara Brae in Scotland, gives us a glimpse into the ancient origins of games involving chance. It's a testament to the universal appeal of games that has transcended cultures and eras. If you have more intriguing historical tidbits or any other thoughts to share, I'd love to hear them!

It's wonderful to see your enthusiasm for the historical aspect of gaming and chance!

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7 by water6530yr
TobiAkatsuki4qu wrote: Tue Aug 29, 2023 8:58 pm
water6530yr wrote: Tue Aug 29, 2023 9:43 am That's fascinating! It's amazing to think about the history of dice and how they've been used for gaming for such a long time. The discovery of dice in various archaeological sites, like the Burnt City in Iran and Skara Brae in Scotland, gives us a glimpse into the ancient origins of games involving chance. It's a testament to the universal appeal of games that has transcended cultures and eras. If you have more intriguing historical tidbits or any other thoughts to share, I'd love to hear them!

It's wonderful to see your enthusiasm for the historical aspect of gaming and chance!
Thanks to you!
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