Miscellaneous Inscriptions in the Yale Babylonian Collection, Vol. 1 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Albert T. Clay

 
9780265229712: Miscellaneous Inscriptions in the Yale Babylonian Collection, Vol. 1 (Classic Reprint)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0265229715 ISBN 13: 9780265229712
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore ancient voices carved in clay and stone, revealed through expert translation and context.

This volume opens a window into four to five thousand years of Babylonian history, presenting a curated set of miscellaneous inscriptions from the Yale Babylonian Collection. With clear transliterations, faithful translations, and careful notes, it makes long-forgotten texts accessible to readers curious about early writing, temple life, dynastic lists, laws, and historical events.

  • Learn how scholars read cuneiform on different materials, from clay tablets to stone and brick.
  • See examples of votive inscriptions, building texts, and royal titles that illuminate ancient daily life and governance.
  • Discover how translators handle names of gods, kings, and places, and what these texts reveal about Babylonian culture.
  • Browse plates and a detailed index that support study and quick reference.
Ideal for students, researchers, and readers curious about early Mesopotamian history and the Yale collection’s rich holdings.

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Publisher
Forgotten Books
Publication date
2018
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0265229715
ISBN 13 
9780265229712
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
227

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