Nineveh And Its Remains - Austen Henry Layard - Bog

""Nineveh and Its Remains"" is a book written by Austen Henry Layard, first published in 1849. The book documents the archaeological excavations of the ancient city of Nineveh, located in modern-day Iraq. Layard, an English diplomat and archaeologist, spent several years in the mid-19th century excavating the site, uncovering numerous artifacts and structures from the ancient Assyrian civilization. The book is divided into two parts. The first part provides a historical and archaeological overview of Nineveh, including its founding, growth, and eventual decline. Layard discusses the city's important cultural and political role in the ancient Near East, as well as its destruction by invading armies. He also describes his own experiences excavating the site, including the challenges and rewards of working in a remote and often dangerous location.The second part of the book is devoted to the artifacts and structures that Layard uncovered during his excavations. He describes in detail the various palaces, temples, and other buildings that he discovered, as well as the many sculptures, reliefs, and other art objects that were found at the site. Layard's descriptions are accompanied by numerous illustrations and photographs, providing readers with a vivid sense of what the ancient city and its treasures looked like.Overall, ""Nineveh and Its Remains"" is an important historical and archaeological document, providing valuable insights into the ancient Assyrian civilization and the process of archaeological excavation in the 19th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Near East, archaeology, or the history of exploration and discovery.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.