This is the first piece in the AGON – Ancient Games of Nations series, a collection of amazing traditional board games for iPad. About the history of The Royal Game of Ur: In the 1920s ...

Andrew Eames visits the ancient city of Ur, where Agatha met her future husband the archaeologist Max Mallowan. From 2004. Show more Andrew Eames visits the ancient city of Ur retracing the route ...

Originally played in ancient Mesopotamia, the game was popular in the Middle East. It was named the Royal Game of Ur following its discovery during excavations of the Royal Cemetery of Ur in Iraq ...