Publisher's Synopsis
Asshur and the Land of Nimrod is a historical account of the discoveries made in the ancient ruins of Nineveh, Asshur, Sepharvaim, and Calah by Hormuzd Rassam in 1897. Rassam was an Assyrian archaeologist who uncovered numerous artifacts and inscriptions that shed light on the ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia. This book provides a detailed description of Rassam's excavations, including his findings of palaces, temples, and other structures that were once part of the great Assyrian empire. The book also includes translations of the cuneiform inscriptions found at these sites, which provide insight into the religious beliefs, customs, and daily life of the Assyrians. Asshur and the Land of Nimrod is a fascinating read for anyone interested in ancient history, archaeology, or the Assyrian empire.Babylon, Borsippa, Cuthah, And Van, Including A Narrative Of Different Journeys In Mesopotamia, Assyria, Asia Minor, And Koordistan.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
