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Polo: A Sport Rooted in Centuries of Tradition
During a visit to the Gayer-Anderson Museum (Beit al-Kritliya) in Cairo, attention was drawn to this gilded copper vase adorned with scenes of horsemen playing polo, classified among the Ottoman-era collections.
This artifact stands as a testament to the esteemed place polo has held in the region for hundreds of years, affirming that the game is not a modern invention but rather an integral part of the equestrian heritage known to Egypt and the Islamic world across the ages.
The presence of polo scenes on a historic masterpiece preserved in one of Cairo’s most important museums highlights the deep historical roots of the sport and reflects its long-standing association with the culture of horsemanship, as well as with the military and ruling elite of the region.