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AI Uncovers Ancient Game Board from Roman Era

2/24/2026

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  • A study led by Dr. Walter Crist at Leiden University shows that AI identified a 2,000-year-old limestone slab from Heerlen, Netherlands, as a game board.
  • The slab was found in the Roman town of Coriovallum and shows a grid of lines and wear consistent with game pieces.
  • Researchers used use-wear analysis and AI simulations to date the carving to roughly 250–476 CE, suggesting it aided archaeologists in identifying other games.