The Abu Habba Cylinder of Nabuna'id is a book written by Robert J. Lau that provides a comprehensive analysis of the Abu Habba Cylinder, which is one of the most important historical documents from ancient Mesopotamia. The book delves into the history and culture of the Babylonian empire during the reign of Nabuna'id, who was the last king of Babylon before the Persian conquest. The Abu Habba Cylinder is a clay cylinder inscribed with cuneiform script that was discovered in the ancient city of Sippar in modern-day Iraq. The ...
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The Abu Habba Cylinder of Nabuna'id is a book written by Robert J. Lau that provides a comprehensive analysis of the Abu Habba Cylinder, which is one of the most important historical documents from ancient Mesopotamia. The book delves into the history and culture of the Babylonian empire during the reign of Nabuna'id, who was the last king of Babylon before the Persian conquest. The Abu Habba Cylinder is a clay cylinder inscribed with cuneiform script that was discovered in the ancient city of Sippar in modern-day Iraq. The cylinder contains a royal proclamation by Nabuna'id, in which he describes his efforts to restore the temple of the moon god Sin in the city of Harran. The cylinder also provides valuable information about the religious practices and beliefs of the Babylonians during this period.Lau's book provides a detailed analysis of the text of the cylinder, examining its historical context and the cultural significance of its contents. He also explores the broader historical and cultural context of the Babylonian empire, providing insights into the political, social, and religious structures of this ancient civilization. Overall, The Abu Habba Cylinder of Nabuna'id is a valuable resource for scholars and students of ancient Mesopotamia, providing a detailed and nuanced understanding of one of the most important historical documents from this period.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and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.
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