hist-games: The oldest complete backgammon set

[John Stewart]

Hi there.
I expect that most people would know about this but I thought I should post 
the site address for the Gloucester Tables Set.  It is the oldest complete 
backgammon set known to exist.  It was found in 1983 and was made about the 
11th century.  The pieces are made from bone or antler.  The site has 
pictures of all the game pieces with a page dedicated to each one.  It is a 
great site.  I hope you might find it as interesting as I did.
http://www.mylife.gloucester.gov.uk/City%20Museum/Tables/gloucest.htm
Cheers
John
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