02413cam a22003373u 4500 39897 UtSlPG 20260610133919.0 m cr n 260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 DS Layard, Austen Henry, 1817-1894 Discoveries Among the Ruins of Nineveh and Babylon Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2012 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2012-06-02 Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Discoveries Among the Ruins of Nineveh and Babylon" by Austen Henry Layard is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book chronicles the author's archaeological expeditions to the ancient sites of Nineveh and Babylon, as well as his travels through regions like Armenia and Kurdistan. Layard delves into the discoveries he made during his excavations, providing insights into ancient civilizations and their connection to biblical narratives. At the start of the work, Layard addresses his return to the East after his previous excavations in Nineveh, detailing his preparations for another expedition on behalf of the British Museum. He describes the diverse members of his party as they embark on their journey, including a mix of local guides and fellow researchers. The narrative captures the challenges and experiences of travel during that time, including discussions about the landscapes, cultures, and historical context of their destinations. Layard also reflects on the importance of his discoveries in contributing to a greater understanding of ancient history and scripture, setting the stage for the detailed accounts that follow in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Middle East -- Description and travel Scientific expeditions Nineveh (Extinct city) Babylon (Extinct city) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39897 80736 80736