A Century of Exploration at Nineveh

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R Campbell Thompson, R W Hutchinson

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English

Tradd Street Press
14 February 2026

Middle Eastern history; Ancient history: to c 500 CE; Archaeology

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""A Century of Exploration at Nineveh"" provides a detailed and authoritative account of the archaeological rediscovery of one of the ancient world's most legendary cities. Co-authored by R. Campbell Thompson and R.W. Hutchinson, this work chronicles the century of systematic excavations that brought the ruins of the Assyrian capital back to light. The narrative spans from the early pioneering efforts of the mid-1800s to the more rigorous scientific expeditions of the early 20th century.

The text explores the recovery of iconic monuments, including the colossal stone sculptures and the intricate wall reliefs that once adorned the palaces of kings like Sennacherib and Ashurbanipal. A significant focus is placed on the discovery of the thousands of clay tablets that formed the great royal library, which proved instrumental in the decipherment of cuneiform and the birth of modern Assyriology. By detailing the site's topography and the architectural evolution of its temples and fortifications, the authors offer a vivid reconstruction of Nineveh's former glory. This work serves as an invaluable record of the history of archaeology in Mesopotamia, emphasizing the cultural and historical magnitude of the Assyrian Empire for scholars and enthusiasts of the ancient Near East.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

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By: R Campbell Thompson, R W Hutchinson
Imprint: Tradd Street Press
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 10mm
Weight: 259g
ISBN: 9781025541617
ISBN 10: 1025541618
Pages: 180
Publication Date: 14 February 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active