Persian Wonders - VIP Gathering

VIP Gathering

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Upcoming Gathering

naroon | The Game of 20

On Sunday, 10th of November, we will introduce the game of 20 (the Shahr-i Sokhta board game). You can play an ancient game with the original rules that might have been used at that time. You'll feel as if you've traveled back in time by holding and playing with a museum-standard replica of the game, which looks and feels almost identical to the original. You can ask as many questions as you want while playing. You will experience playing the ancestor of chess and backgammon.

Location: London Date and Time: 10/11/2024 | 15:30-18:30

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Past Gathering

The River Terrace - The Game of 20

Decoding and Reconstructing The Shahr-i Sokhta Board Game Locations: St Ives - Cambridgeshire Date: June 2024

Bergamot Cafe - The Game of 20

Decoding and Reconstructing The Shahr-i Sokhta Board Game Location: London Date: 2023

References

*PW - Persian Wonders (based on our conclusion and study)

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