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Students of the Game: Archaeologists are Researching Ulama - Oldest Sport in the Americas

John Fox, SIT Graduate Institute

Abstract

Popular piece exploring the survival of ulama, oldest sport in the Americas, in remote communities of West Mexico. The article looks at the ancient Mesoamerican roots of this game and how archaeologists are trying to help keep it from the brink of extinction.

Suggested Citation

John Fox. "Students of the Game: Archaeologists are Researching Ulama - Oldest Sport in the Americas" Smithsonian Magazine Apr. 2006.

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