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Medieval Moroccan bathhouse steps reveal rare game board

Medieval Moroccan bathhouse steps reveal rare game board
Phys.org Monday 15 June 2026, 13:53 UTC 1 min read
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Archaeologists have discovered a game board carved into the steps of a medieval bathhouse in the Moroccan town of Walīla (the Roman city of Volubilis). The find is a rare example of a medieval game board that can be securely dated.

Archaeologists have discovered a game board carved into the steps of a medieval bathhouse in the Moroccan town of Walīla (the Roman city of Volubilis). The find is a rare example of a medieval game board that can be securely dated.
Medieval Moroccan (ORG) Moroccan (ORG) Walīla (LOCATION) Roman (ORG) Volubilis (LOCATION)
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