History of backgammon
It is interesting to note how the ever popular backgammon began. This addictive game started about 5000 years ago in Iraq, yes Iraq. It was actually known at Mesopotamia then.
The game has been famous and popular among royalties and egyptian kings and emperors. This was also called ‘Senat’ at some point of time many years ago. The english people took to the game as Backgammon in the 17th century.
In recent years this game has gained even larger interest and is well known across the world. With the invent of the internet and online gaming this game has become one of the most downloaded games on the internet.