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Ancient Treasures and the Dead Sea Scrolls

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LIFE IN FIRST TEMPLE TIMES

Fun and Games!

Ancient peoples loved to play games. In Egypt, Greece, Rome and the Near East, as well, many game boards have been found, with pieces of bone or clay. Archaeologists have also found educational games.

Toys
Toys.
Collection of Israel Antiquities Authority, exhibited at The Israel Museum, Jerusalem and Collection of The Israel Museum, Jerusalem
Photo © The Israel Museum, by Dr. Jean-Luc Pilon, Canadian Museum of Civilization

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