The earliest known mention of the game is in Ovid's Ars Amatoria (The Art of Love) (written between 1 BC and 8 AD). An ancient example of the game was excavated at the archaeological site of Kibyra in southern Turkey.
the EarLIEst known mentiOn of thE gaMe Is In ovid's ars amaTOriA (the art OF lOve) (wRIttEN bEtWeen 1 bc AnD 8 Ad). an AnCieNT exaMplE of tHE Game Was EXcaVaTed aT THe aRChaeOLOgICal Site of kibyRa In soUtHern TurkeY.