Austen Henry Layard: Nineveh and Its Remains

Cover: 9781108065139 | Nineveh and Its Remains | Austen Henry Layard | Taschenbuch | Englisch

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Before abandoning archaeology for politics, Sir Austen Henry Layard (1817-94) carried out major excavations in Mesopotamia between 1845 and 1851, uncovering important evidence of ancient Assyrian civilisation. Although he originally believed that Nimrud was Nineveh, he later confirmed that Kuyunjik was the location of the ancient city. First published in 1849, this two-volume work is a mixture of excavation report, ancient history, anthropology and travel writing. Layard's excitement at the extent and importance of the finds as soon as digging commenced is clearly conveyed, and he places Mesopotamian history in the context of the more familiar biblical and classical worlds. His Discoveries in the Ruins of Nineveh and Babylon (1853) is also reissued in this series. Volume 1 covers the background to the excavations, the first discoveries, and the difficulties with Arab authorities and local workmen. Also included are observations on the inhabitants, culture and history of the region.

Über den Autor

Austen Henry Layard (1817-1894) is known for his work on the excavations of Nimrud and Nineveh. He was an Assryiologist, cuneiformist, and collector.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Preface; Introduction; Part I: 1. First journey in Assyria; 2. Mohammed Pasha; 3. Return to Mosul; 4. Preparations for a journey to Al Hather; 5. Discovery of small objects; 6. Departure for the Tiyari mountains; 7. Asheetha; 8. Introduction of Christianity into Assyria; 9. Invitation to the feast of the Yezidis; 10. Excavations on a large scale undertaken by the British Museum.

Details

Erscheinungsjahr:	2013
Genre:	Importe , Kunst
Produktart:	Reiseführer
Region:	Welt gesamt
Rubrik:	Reisen
Medium:	Taschenbuch
Inhalt:	Kartoniert / Broschiert
ISBN-13:	9781108065139
ISBN-10:	1108065139
Sprache:	Englisch
Einband:	Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor:	Layard, Austen Henry
Hersteller:	Cambridge University Press
Verantwortliche Person für die EU:	Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de
Maße:	216 x 140 x 27 mm
Von/Mit:	Austen Henry Layard
Erscheinungsdatum:	18.09.2013
Gewicht:	0,647 kg