which ancient country played this sport?
Egypt
Rowing
The beginning of rowing is clouded in history but the use of oars in the way they are used today can be traced back to ancient Egypt. 
what is the boat race 1993? It is the 139th Boat Race took place on 27 March 1993. where was it held? Between crews from the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge along the River Thames. where did the name of the river originate from? Middle English what sports are played here? Watersports name one such sport. Rowing what are the different types of systems of this sport? UNANSWERABLE
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Rowing [SEP] Ancient Egypt
The beginning of rowing is clouded in history but the use of oars in the way they are used today can be traced back to ancient Egypt. Whether it was invented in Egypt or something learned from Mesopotamia via trade is not known. However, archaeologists have recovered a model of a rowing vessel in a tomb dating back to the 18-19th century BC. From Egypt, rowing vessels, especially galleys, were extensively used in naval warfare and trade in the Mediterranean from classical antiquity onward. Galleys had advantages over sailing ships: they were easier to maneuver, capable of short bursts of speed, and able to move independently of the wind.