Discoveries Among The Ruins Of Nineveh And Babylon: With Travels In Armenia, Kurdistan And The Deser

Discoveries Among The Ruins Of Nineveh And Babylon: With Travels In Armenia, Kurdistan And The Desert is a book written by Austen Henry Layard, an English archaeologist, diplomat, and politician. The book is a detailed account of Layard's travels and discoveries in the Middle East during the mid-19th century. Layard's journey began in 1845 when he embarked on an expedition to explore the ancient ruins of Nineveh and Babylon in modern-day Iraq. He spent several years excavating these sites and uncovered many important artifacts, including the famous winged bulls that guarded the entrance to the palace of King Sargon II. In addition to his archaeological work, Layard also traveled extensively throughout the region, visiting places like Armenia and Kurdistan. He encountered many different cultures and peoples along the way and provides fascinating insights into their customs and traditions. The book is written in a vivid and engaging style that brings Layard's adventures to life. It is filled with beautiful illustrations and maps that help readers visualize the places he visited and the discoveries he made. Overall, Discoveries Among The Ruins Of Nineveh And Babylon: With Travels In Armenia, Kurdistan And The Desert is a fascinating and informative account of one man's journey through a region that was largely unknown to the Western world at the time. It is a must-read for anyone interested in archaeology, history, or travel.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.