![]() It took a long time for the modern deck containing 52 cards to form, and this deck represents a mix of different cultures and influences. ![]() The latest dating proof of their existence is a Latin manuscript from 1377, written by a German monk, found in a Swiss monastery. There are, of course, some theories that modern cards evolved in Europe. Many believe that cards appeared first in China somewhere around 1000 AD, from where they found their way to Egypt, and finally to Europe. They were believed to have been brought from the East by traders, gypsies and/or crusaders still, no reliable proof of their origin exists. ![]() The exact date of their apparition is uncertain, and they first appeared in Europe in the 1400s. Cards have a long history, dating back centuries before us, originating most likely in Asia.
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