Toys, Egypt, 1100 BCE . by Lori-Ann Austin, AC. Many fine examples of wooden and clay mechanical string toys have been found in the tombs of Ancient Egypt. ... In 1887, the British archeologist ...

Hatnefer's heart scarab: An exquisite ancient Egyptian gold necklace inscribed with the Book of the Dead When it was made: Around 1390 to 1352 B.C. Related: Onfim's doodle: A 13th-century kid's ...

While it is not known exactly when or where these games originated, small balls made from different materials — often clay, ceramic or stone — appear in different cultures and date back as far as ...