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Archaeologist finds 500 year old board game in castle ruins
A board for the ancient board game “Nine Men’s Morris” was found buried in the ruins of #Ćmielów castle, carved into a cracked #sandstone tile.
https://www.wargamer.com/ancient-board-game-nine-mens-morris-castle-ruins
#archaeology, #boardgame, #merels, #Poland
Archaeologist finds 500 year old board game in castle ruins
A board for the ancient board game “Nine Men’s Morris” was found buried in the ruins of Ćmielów castle, carved into a cracked sandstone tile.Timothy Linward (Wargamer)
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#RomanFortThursday
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