Draft:History of bowling

Bowling is a sport that involves knocking pins over with a ball (Pin bowling) or rolling a ball toward a target (Target bowling)

The earliest forms of pin bowling was discovered in Egypt in 3200 BC in various temple paintings.

Pin bowling

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Ancient history

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Various wall paintings were discovered in Egyptian temples in 3200 BC.[1] Also, various equipment (such as balls and pins) were discovered in a grave.[1]

James I of Scotland licensed various bowling alleys across Scotland.[2]

Target bowling

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Charles I made a bowling green at Spring Gardens, and he also visited places that apparently had "good bowling greens".[2]

References

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  1. 1 2 "Bowling History | Origin of Bowling". helpwithbowling.com. Archived from the original on 2024-07-31. Retrieved 2026-05-23.
  2. 1 2 Brown, James (1892). Manual of Bowling. J. Menzies.