Chovgan
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Chovgan, Chowgan or Chogan (Persian: چوگان, romanized: čōwgan), is a team sport with horses that originated in ancient Iran (Persia).[2][3] It was considered an aristocratic game and held in a separate field, on specially trained horses. The game was widespread among the Asian peoples. It is played in Iran, Azerbaijan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan.[4]
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![]() Chowgan in a Persian miniature from Tabriz, Iran of the 16th century (from Arifi's "Ball and club" manuscript)[1] | |
Players | 6 |
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Playing time | 30 minutes |
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Quick Facts Chovqan, a traditional Karabakh horse-riding game in the Republic of Azerbaijan, Country ...
Chovqan, a traditional Karabakh horse-riding game in the Republic of Azerbaijan | |
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Country | loan |
Reference | 00905 |
Region | Europe and North America |
Inscription history | |
Inscription | 2013 (8th session) |
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Quick Facts Chogān, a horse-riding game accompanied by music and storytelling, Country ...
Chogān, a horse-riding game accompanied by music and storytelling | |
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Country | Iran |
Reference | 01282 |
Region | Asia |
Inscription history | |
Inscription | 2017 (12th session) |
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It was later adopted in the Western World, known today as polo.