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There isn't a definite date, but Marbles originated in Harappan civilization in Pakistan near the river Indus. Various marbles of stone were found on excavation near Mohenjo-daro. Marbles are also often mentioned in Roman literature, and there are many examples of marbles from ancient Egypt. They were commonly made of clay, stone or glass and commonly referred to as a "Glass alley".
Ceramic marbles entered inexpensive mass production in the 1870s
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 11y agoIt is hard to determine when the game of marbles was invented. It may have been played for centuries. Marbles have been found in Native American burial grounds, Egyptian tombs, and even Aztec pyramids. The marbles that we know and love today had their start in 1846, when the standard marble mold was created. In 1884, the first mass production marble machine was created.
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∙ 13y agoNo one really knows. Marbles have been around for a REALLY long time. People have found evidence of marbles in ancient times.
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∙ 13y agoNo one knows who invented marbles. They have been around for thousands of years. Marbles have been found in ancient Egyptian and Roman ruins.
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What is another word for playing marbles?
Shooting marbles.
Why isn't marbles in the Olympics?
It is because playing marbles is not a sport.
When were marbles invented?
3000 BC.
What makes Marbles so much fun?
Playing marbles is so much fun when you accumulate many marbles. There is little, or no fun, when you lose your marbles!
What actors and actresses appeared in Playing Marbles - 2009?
The cast of Playing Marbles - 2009 includes: Yoanna Boukovska as Maria
Which president found out he was president when he was playing marbles with his son?
I think you are referring to the apparently false legend that John Tyler was playing marbles with his grandchildren when he was notified that the death of Harrison had made him president.
Why are math skills important when playing the game marbles?
because you need to know how many marbles you are going for and for points
Who invented the toys spinning tops?
Toy tops have been found in Egyptian tombs, so they have been around at least 5,000 years ago. Also found with them was marbles. We will never know who invented them, but children have been playing with them for centuries.
Why marbles should not be allowed in school?
playing with marbles in school is very harmful to the children as they might get hurt while playing. if it is monitored by any coach in the school, then it might be considered well, but normally the schools do not allow children playing with marbles as the sport is considered to be a street game. so kids play safe
What does the phrase playing for keeps mean?
To be serious about something you are doing. Like the game of marbles where the winner gets to actually keep all the marbles.
What is a 4 letter word starting with M that means playing marbles?
mars
What are the release dates for Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego - 1991 Playing for All the Marbles 3-40?
Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego - 1991 Playing for All the Marbles 3-40 was released on: USA: 19 November 1993
