Greek City Became a Playground: Over 100 Game Boards Found in Ptolemais | Ancient Origins

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Archaeologists in Libya have uncovered over 100 ancient game boards carved into the ruins of the Greek city of Ptolemais, revealing how local shepherds turned a fallen metropolis into a playground.

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