The Temples And The Gods Of Chaldea (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781425367015)

The Temples and the Gods of Chaldea is a book written by renowned Egyptologist Gaston Maspero. It is a detailed exploration of the ancient civilization of Chaldea, which existed in Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq) from the 4th to the 1st millennium BCE. The book covers the history, religion, and culture of the Chaldean people, with a particular focus on their temples and gods.Maspero discusses the various deities worshipped by the Chaldeans, including Anu, Enlil, and Marduk, and their roles in the Chaldean pantheon. He also describes the architecture and design of Chaldean temples, such as the famous Tower of Babel, and the rituals and ceremonies that took place within them.The book is richly illustrated with photographs and drawings, providing a vivid visual representation of the Chaldean civilization. Maspero's writing is scholarly and well-researched, but also accessible to the general reader. The Temples and the Gods of Chaldea is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of ancient Mesopotamia, and the religion and culture of one of its most fascinating civilizations.THIS 128 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: History of Egypt Part 3, by G. Maspero. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766135047.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: G. Maspero,A. H. Sayce
ISBN-10: 1425367011
ISBN-13: 9781425367015
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 12/08/2005
Pages: 128
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.67lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 0.27d