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Author Topic: Archaeologists found the goldmine of Queen of Sheba?  (Read 1615 times)

Offline Prof.Witchheimer

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Archaeologists found the goldmine of Queen of Sheba?
« on: February 14, 2012, 02:48:47 PM »
Fascinating!

http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/2012/feb/12/archaeologists-and-quest-for-sheba-goldmines?CMP=twt_gu

if you're not into the story of Queen of Sheba:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queen_of_Sheba



It would be a great ancient scenario, gaming the travel of the gold caravan (according to the Bible four and a half tons of gold ) of the Queen to King Solomon..

Offline Donpimpom

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Re: Archaeologists found the goldmine of Queen of Sheba?
« Reply #1 on: February 14, 2012, 03:16:52 PM »
very interesting indeed!
Those myths are great sources for gaming, I remember having great fun playing an rpg (Ars Magica) campaing seeking the kingdom of Queen Sheba and Prester John.
The Guardian new of this archaeologycal expedition is also a nice inspiration for a Pulp game ala Quattermain

Offline Plynkes

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Re: Archaeologists found the goldmine of Queen of Sheba?
« Reply #2 on: February 14, 2012, 03:20:01 PM »
It would be a great ancient scenario...

Colonials, too. Just add Alan Quatermain, his Zulu pal, some assorted hangers-on and hundreds of angry Ethiopians (and if you have a taste for the fantastical, maybe a couple of vicious Djinn guarding an ancient treasure).


Edit: Donpimpom beat me to it.  :)
With Cat-Like Tread
Upon our prey we steal...

 

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