Royal Game of Ur

The Royal Game of Ur is an ancient board game that traces its origins back to Mesopotamia, one of the cradles of civilization. It is one of the oldest known board games, with the earliest known set dating back to around 2600 BCE. The game gets its name from the city of Ur, located in what is now modern-day Iraq. The city was a thriving center of trade and culture during the time the game was play…