We have recreated the ancient game of Hounds and Jackals in ceramic. A game that, for a long time, was thought to be of Egyptian origin, but has recently been proven to have much deeper roots in Southwest Asia, specifically in Azerbaijan, where archaeological findings have revealed rock-carved boards dated to 2000 B.C.
This discovery challenges our view of Egypt as the center of board game origins, suggesting that Southwest Asia played a fundamental role in the expansion of these gaming practices. With nearly 70 boards found to date, mostly in Egypt but also in other regions, this game reminds us of the deep connection between peoples from distant territories.
Our ceramic version captures the essence of the original board, with the goal of bringing to the present a game that has crossed continents and centuries.
