Archaeologists have recently discovered an ancient Mayan board game! On a recently uncovered mural in the ancient Mayan city of Xultún, archaeologists have discovered a board game similar to the game known as the Royal Game of Ur. The game is believed to have been played by ancient Mayan elites, and could provide insight into Mayan culture. The game board is composed of three concentric squares, and players had to move pieces along the lines to reach the center. It is currently unclear how many pieces were used or how the game was won.

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source: Phys.org