A Playful Look at Ancient Israel
This Dogs and Jackals set from Tel Megiddo is an example of one of the many ancient board games played in Ancient Israel. Credit: Antiquities Authority.
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William W. Hallo, “Origins: Let the Games Begin!” Archaeology Odyssey, Winter 1999.
“Ancient Life: Shooting the Moon,” Archaeology Odyssey, March/April 2002.
“Ancient Life: Comic Relief,” Archaeology Odyssey, November/December 1999.
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