Publisher's Synopsis
The Great Cylinder Inscriptions A and B of Gudea, Part 1, Text and Sign Lift: Copied from the Original Clay Cylinders of the Telloh Collection (1899) is a book written by Ira Maurice Price. The book is a detailed account of the inscriptions found on two clay cylinders, A and B, that were discovered in the Telloh Collection. The cylinders are believed to have been created during the reign of Gudea, a ruler of the ancient city-state of Lagash in Mesopotamia. The book includes a transcription of the inscriptions and a detailed analysis of the signs and symbols used in the text. It also provides historical context for the inscriptions and discusses their significance in understanding the culture and society of ancient Mesopotamia. The book is an invaluable resource for scholars and researchers interested in the history and archaeology of the region, as well as those studying the development of writing systems and languages.Preserved In The Louvre.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.
