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LoC No.: 15004209
Uniform Title: Das wieder erstehende Babylon. English
Title: The excavations at Babylon
Original Publication: London: Macmillan and co, 1914.
Note: Reading ease score: 67.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Richard Tonsing, deaurider and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "The Excavations at Babylon" by Robert Koldewey is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This detailed account documents the archaeological excavations conducted at the site of ancient Babylon, focusing on the work that began in 1899 and the various discoveries made throughout the process. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the excavation efforts, highlighting significant structures such as the Ishtar Gate and the city walls, while also delving into the historical significance of Babylon as a major cultural and political center of the ancient world. The opening of the work sets the stage for the extensive excavation of Babylon, detailing the grand scale of the ruins and the complexities involved in unearthing them. Koldewey elaborates on the initial discoveries that led to excavation decisions and outlines the systematic approach taken in uncovering various sites within Babylon, such as the Procession Street and the Principal Citadel. He emphasizes the significance of observations made by earlier explorers while asserting that his team's findings have greatly enhanced the understanding of Babylonian architecture and urban planning. Throughout the beginning chapters, vivid imagery of the ancient city's features is woven with insights from archaeological practice, effectively leading readers into the rich tapestry of Babylonian history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Koldewey, Robert, 1855-1925
Translator: Johns, A. S. (Agnes Sophia), 1859-1949
EBook No.: 71398
Published: Aug 13, 2023
Downloads: 252
Language: English
Subject: Babylon (Extinct city)
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 15004209
Uniform Title: Das wieder erstehende Babylon. English
Title: The excavations at Babylon
Original Publication: London: Macmillan and co, 1914.
Note: Reading ease score: 67.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Richard Tonsing, deaurider and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "The Excavations at Babylon" by Robert Koldewey is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This detailed account documents the archaeological excavations conducted at the site of ancient Babylon, focusing on the work that began in 1899 and the various discoveries made throughout the process. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the excavation efforts, highlighting significant structures such as the Ishtar Gate and the city walls, while also delving into the historical significance of Babylon as a major cultural and political center of the ancient world. The opening of the work sets the stage for the extensive excavation of Babylon, detailing the grand scale of the ruins and the complexities involved in unearthing them. Koldewey elaborates on the initial discoveries that led to excavation decisions and outlines the systematic approach taken in uncovering various sites within Babylon, such as the Procession Street and the Principal Citadel. He emphasizes the significance of observations made by earlier explorers while asserting that his team's findings have greatly enhanced the understanding of Babylonian architecture and urban planning. Throughout the beginning chapters, vivid imagery of the ancient city's features is woven with insights from archaeological practice, effectively leading readers into the rich tapestry of Babylonian history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Koldewey, Robert, 1855-1925
Translator: Johns, A. S. (Agnes Sophia), 1859-1949
EBook No.: 71398
Published: Aug 13, 2023
Downloads: 252
Language: English
Subject: Babylon (Extinct city)
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.