Nineveh and its Remains
With an Account of a Visit to the Chaldaean Christians of Kurdistan, and the Yezidis, or Devil-Worshippers

Published in 1849, this two-volume illustrated account of archaeological excavations illuminated the history, culture and customs of the ancient Assyrians.

Austen Henry Layard (Author)

9781108065146, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 31 October 2013

536 pages, 76 b/w illus.
21.6 x 14 x 3 cm, 0.67 kg

Before abandoning archaeology for politics, Sir Austen Henry Layard (1817–94) carried out major excavations in Mesopotamia between 1845 and 1851, uncovering important evidence of ancient Assyrian civilisation. Although he originally believed that Nimrud was Nineveh, he later confirmed that Kuyunjik was the location of the ancient city. First published in 1849, this two-volume work is a mixture of excavation report, ancient history, anthropology and travel writing. Layard's excitement at the extent and importance of the finds as soon as digging commenced is clearly conveyed, and he places Mesopotamian history in the context of the more familiar biblical and classical worlds. His Discoveries in the Ruins of Nineveh and Babylon (1853) is also reissued in this series. Illustrated with reproductions of monumental sculptures, smaller finds and excavation plans, Volume 2 follows the progress of digs at a number of sites. The volume's latter part covers the history, culture and customs of the ancient Assyrians.

11. Death of Tahyar Pasha
12. Excavations undertaken at Kalah Shergat
13. System of irrigation adopted by the ancient Assyrians
14. Excavations planned at Kouyunjik
Part II: 1. Materials for the history of Assyria
2. Semitic origin of the Assyrians
3. The arts among the Assyrians
4. Costume of the Assyrian kings
5. Military system of the Assyrians
6. Private life of the Assyrians
7. Religion of the Assyrians
Index.

Subject Areas: Archaeology by period / region [HDD]