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Archive Home > 2008 > July > 25 > 14th-century chess piece found in Russia

14th-century chess piece found in Russia


July 25, 2008

VELIKY NOVGOROD, Russia — Archaeologists in northwest Russia have discovered a chess piece dating back to the late 14th century, a spokesman for local archaeologists says.

“The king, around several centimeters tall, is made of solid wood, possibly of juniper,” the....

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