Old Babylonian Inscriptions: Chiefly From Nippur (1896)

""Old Babylonian Inscriptions: Chiefly From Nippur"" is a book written by Herman Vollrat Hilprecht in 1896. The book is a collection of inscriptions from the Old Babylonian period, primarily from the ancient city of Nippur. The inscriptions are written in cuneiform script, which was used in ancient Mesopotamia for writing in the Sumerian and Akkadian languages. The book includes translations and interpretations of the inscriptions, as well as detailed descriptions of the archaeological context in which they were found. The inscriptions provide valuable insights into the political, economic, and social life of the people of Nippur during the Old Babylonian period. The book is an important resource for scholars and students of ancient Mesopotamian 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.