Nineveh And Its Palaces: The Discoveries Of Botta And Layard Applied To The Elucidation Of Holy Writ

Nineveh and Its Palaces: The Discoveries of Botta and Layard Applied to the Elucidation of Holy Writ by Joseph Bonomi is a historical and archaeological book that explores the ancient city of Nineveh and its palaces. The author discusses the discoveries made by archaeologists Paul-Emile Botta and Austen Henry Layard, who excavated Nineveh in the mid-19th century. Bonomi examines the palaces, temples, and other structures that were uncovered during the excavations, and provides detailed descriptions and illustrations of the artifacts found within them. The book also delves into the historical and cultural significance of Nineveh, which was the capital of the Assyrian Empire and one of the largest cities in the ancient world. Bonomi explores the city's role in the Bible and other religious texts, and discusses how the discoveries made by Botta and Layard have helped to shed light on the stories and events described in these texts. Overall, Nineveh and Its Palaces is a comprehensive and informative exploration of one of the most important archaeological discoveries of the 19th century, and its impact on our understanding of ancient history and culture.Description Of Assyrian Sculptures And Their Move Into The Recently Opened British Museum.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.