Publisher's Synopsis
This volume presents the cuneiform text of a recently discovered cylinder of Nebuchadnezzar, King of Babylon. Reproduced from the original held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, this work offers scholars and enthusiasts direct access to a primary source from one of history's most influential rulers.
Nebuchadnezzar II, renowned for his building projects and military campaigns, left a lasting impact on the ancient world. This cylinder provides invaluable insights into his reign, his religious beliefs, and the administrative practices of his kingdom. Deciphered and presented for study, the text sheds light on the rich cultural heritage of Mesopotamia.
This publication serves as a vital resource for understanding ancient Babylonian history and the legacy of Nebuchadnezzar II.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
