Games of the Ancient Near East: Teen Saturdays Workshop
December 13 @ 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East, 6 Divinity Avenue, Cambridge
Cambridge, MA 02138 United States
Sponsored by: Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East
Mill and Royal Ur game, popular in ancient Roman. Reconstruction of board games from the Roman Empire
In Person Teen Program
Games of the Ancient Near East: Teen Saturdays Workshop
Saturday, December 13, 1:00–3:30 pm, Advance registration required
Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East, 6 Divinity Avenue, Cambridge
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Travel back in time and explore some of the world’s oldest board games from the ancient Near East! In this interactive workshop, you’ll learn the origins of games like senet, mancala, the Royal Game of Ur, and al-qirkat. Play, win, and learn how strategy and luck have connected people for thousands of years. Whether you love history, puzzles, or friendly competition, this workshop is for you. Come ready to play, learn, and experience ancient fun that still inspires today!
Teen Saturdays Workshops are offered bilingually in Spanish and English and are designed to build community and enrich the museum experience for multicultural and Spanish-speaking teens.
The $10 fee includes free admission to all Harvard Museums of Science & Culture (HMSC) museums immediately following the workshop.
Teens receive an HMSC membership (worth $100) after attending three or more Teen Saturdays Workshops per semester. Or, receive a free admission pass (worth $15) for a return visit if you attend one of the four sessions.
Photo: Андрей Журавлев
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