Author |
Hilprecht, H. V. (Hermann Vollrat), 1859-1925 |
Title |
Die Ausgrabungen der Universität von Pennsylvania im Bêl-Tempel zu Nippur
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Alternate Title |
Die Ausgrabungen im Bêl-Tempel zu Nippur
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Original Publication |
Germany: J. C. Hinrichs'sche Buchhandlung,1903.
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Credits |
Peter Becker; Eleni Christofaki and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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Summary |
"Die Ausgrabungen der Universität von Pennsylvania im Bêl-Tempel zu Nippur" von H. V. Hilprecht is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work details the archaeological excavations conducted at the ancient site of Nippur, a significant cultural hub in Babylon, highlighting the findings and historical context of these excavations. The text illustrates the transformation of the landscape over centuries, moving from a vibrant civilization to a desolate terrain filled with ruins and remnants of a once-thriving culture. The beginning of the text introduces readers to the historical significance of Nippur, situated in the area now known as Iraq. Hilprecht describes the extensive ruins and presents an overview of the findings from the excavations, drawing attention to the contrast between the past splendor and the current state of decay. He outlines the funding and logistics of the archaeological work, describes the challenges faced by the expedition, and hints at the treasures yet to be uncovered in the ruins of the Bêl Temple, inviting readers to grasp the importance and richness of Babylonian history waiting to be unearthed. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Language |
German |
LoC Class |
DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
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Subject |
Babylonia -- Antiquities
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Subject |
Nippur (Extinct city)
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
69205 |
Release Date |
Oct 22, 2022 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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