Business Documents of Murashû Sons of Nippur Dated in the Reign of Artaxerxes I. (464-424 B. C.)
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This fascinating account documents the journeys of two prominent archaeologists as they explore the ruins of ancient civilizations. Their discoveries shed new light on the Bible and on the history of the Middle East.
Originally published in 1893, Old Babylonian Inscriptions is a collection of inscriptions from the ancient city of Nippur that shed light on the history, culture, and religion of ancient Babylon. This updated edition includes new translations and annotations by Hermann Vollrat Hilprecht, making this valuable resource accessible to contemporary readers.
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