Before Monopoly and Candy Crush, our ancestors were rolling the dice in their own way—literally. Archaeologists have discovered what could be a 4,000-year-old board game carved into the rocks of Azerbaijan. Think of it as ancient Game Night, where instead of dealing with fake paper money, you’re strategizing with jackals and hounds. It turns out, humans have always enjoyed a little friendly competition, and this find just goes to show that the quest for a good time is truly timeless.

 

Ancient Discovery Could Be a Board Game From 4,000 Years Ago