Arabian mancala

Two players sow seeds along pits and capture; the Arabian mancala family.

How it is played

Two players sow seeds along pits and capture; the Arabian mancala family. Yemeni specific name and rules not verified.

Heritage note

Part of the living heritage of Yemen.

Origins

Usually placed in the era of Deep Past and First Games (before about 3000 BCE), although its exact origins are uncertain, within the cultural world of Mesopotamia, Levant and Arabia.