Publisher's Synopsis
Asshur and the Land of Nimrod is a historical account written by Hormuzd Rassam in 1897. The book provides a detailed description of the discoveries made by Rassam in the ancient ruins of Nineveh, Asshur, Sepharvaim, and Calah. Rassam was an archaeologist who spent several years excavating these sites and uncovering artifacts and relics that shed light on the history and culture of the ancient Assyrian civilization.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Rassam's discoveries. The first chapter provides an overview of the Assyrian civilization and its legacy, while the subsequent chapters delve into the specific sites that Rassam excavated. These chapters describe the layout and architecture of the ancient cities, as well as the various artifacts and relics that Rassam uncovered.Throughout the book, Rassam provides detailed illustrations and photographs of the artifacts and ruins, which help to bring the ancient civilization to life. He also includes a number of maps and diagrams that help readers to understand the layout and geography of the ancient cities.Overall, Asshur and the Land of Nimrod is a fascinating and informative account of the discoveries made by one of the most important archaeologists of the 19th century. It is an essential read for anyone interested in the history and culture of the ancient Near East.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.
