Old Babylonian Inscriptions: Chiefly From Nippur (1896)

""Old Babylonian Inscriptions: Chiefly From Nippur"" is a book written by Herman Vollrat Hilprecht and published in 1896. The book is a collection of inscriptions from ancient Babylonian times, primarily from the city of Nippur. The inscriptions are written in cuneiform script and are translated into English for the reader. The book provides a detailed look into the daily life and customs of the people of ancient Babylon, including their religious beliefs, social structure, and economic practices. It also includes historical accounts of battles and political events of the time. The author, Hilprecht, was a renowned archaeologist and Assyriologist who conducted extensive research in the Middle East and was instrumental in the development of the University of Pennsylvania's Department of Archaeology and Anthropology. This book is considered a valuable resource for scholars and students of ancient history and archaeology.In Two Parts.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.