Asshur And The Land Of Nimrod: Being An Account Of The Discoveries Made In The Ancient Ruins Of Nineveh, Asshur, Sepharvaim, Calah (1897) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781120159557)

Asshur And The Land Of Nimrod is a historical book written by Hormuzd Rassam in 1897. The book provides an account of the discoveries made in the ancient ruins of Nineveh, Asshur, Sepharvaim, and Calah. The author, who was an Assyrian archaeologist and diplomat, shares his experiences and findings during his excavations in these ancient cities. The book covers topics such as the history of the Assyrian Empire, the architecture and layout of the ancient cities, the culture and customs of the people who lived there, and the artifacts and treasures uncovered during the excavations. The author's detailed descriptions and illustrations of the ancient ruins make the book an excellent resource for anyone interested in the history and archaeology of the ancient Near East. Overall, Asshur And The Land Of Nimrod is a fascinating and informative read that sheds light on the rich history and culture of 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.

Author: Hormuzd Rassam
ISBN-10: 1120159555
ISBN-13: 9781120159557
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/24/2009
Pages: 492
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.44lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.99d