Babylonian Letters Of The Hammurapi Period (1915)

Babylonian Letters Of The Hammurapi Period is a book written by Arthur Ungnad and originally published in 1915. The book is a collection of letters written in the ancient Babylonian language during the reign of Hammurapi, who was the king of Babylon from 1792 BCE to 1750 BCE. The letters were found in the ruins of the ancient city of Mari, which is located in modern-day Syria. The letters provide a fascinating insight into the daily life of the people of Babylon during the Hammurapi period. They cover a wide range of topics, including trade, politics, religion, and personal matters. The letters are written on clay tablets in cuneiform script, which was the writing system used in ancient Mesopotamia. The book includes translations of the letters into English, along with detailed notes and commentary by the author. The translations are accompanied by photographs of the original clay tablets, as well as illustrations and maps to help readers understand the context in which the letters were written. Overall, Babylonian Letters Of The Hammurapi Period is a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient history, archaeology, or the Babylonian civilization. It provides a unique glimpse into the lives of people who lived thousands of years ago, and sheds light on the culture, society, and politics of one of the world's earliest civilizations.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.