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The Royal Game of Ur

The Royal Game of Ur was played in one of the oldest cities on earth in what is today southern Iraq. See the game on display in the Ancient Near East galleries, or learn more about it and play a version online.

Play the Royal Game of Ur online >

Find out more about this Ancient culture
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The Royal Game of Ur board and playing pieces


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