Botta's Letters On The Discoveries At Nineveh (1850)
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Botta's Letters On The Discoveries At Nineveh is a book written by Paul Emile Botta and originally published in 1850. The book is a collection of letters written by Botta, a French archaeologist, to his superiors and colleagues during his excavation of the ancient city of Nineveh in present-day Iraq in the mid-19th century. The letters provide a detailed account of Botta's discoveries, including the uncovering of the palace of the Assyrian king Sargon II and the discovery of numerous artifacts, including sculptures, inscriptions, and pottery. Botta also describes the challenges he faced during...
Botta's Letters On The Discoveries At Nineveh is a book written by Paul Emile Botta and originally published in 1850. The book is a collection of letters written by Botta, a French archaeologist, to his superiors and colleagues during his excavation of the ancient city of Nineveh in present-day Iraq in the mid-19th century. The letters provide a detailed account of Botta's discoveries, including the uncovering of the palace of the Assyrian king Sargon II and the discovery of numerous artifacts, including sculptures, inscriptions, and pottery. Botta also describes the challenges he faced during the excavation, including difficult working conditions and the theft of some of his findings.The book is considered an important historical document, as it provides a firsthand account of one of the earliest archaeological excavations in the Middle East. It also sheds light on the culture and history of the ancient Assyrian civilization. Overall, Botta's Letters On The Discoveries At Nineveh is a fascinating read for anyone interested in archaeology, history, or the ancient civilizations of the Middle East.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.
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