Archives From Erech: Time of Nebuchadrezzar and Nabonidus, (Paperback)

<p>"Archives From Erech: Time of Nebuchadrezzar and Nabonidus" is an essential scholarly examination of the cuneiform records recovered from the ancient Mesopotamian city of Erech, also known as Uruk. This volume offers a profound look into the administrative, economic, and social structures of the Neo-Babylonian Empire during the influential reigns of Nebuchadrezzar II and Nabonidus. Through the translation and analysis of clay tablets, the work documents the intricate details of temple management, agricultural production, and legal transactions that defined daily life over two millennia ago.</p><p>Raymond Philip Dougherty provides meticulous insights into the <b>Babylonian</b> legal system and the functioning of the Eanna temple, revealing how religious and civic life were deeply intertwined. As a critical resource for <i>Assyriology</i> and ancient history, this book allows readers to explore the bureaucratic precision and cultural complexity of one of the world's first great civilizations. "Archives From Erech: Time of Nebuchadrezzar and Nabonidus" stands as a significant contribution to our understanding of the Ancient Near East, preserving the archival legacy of a society that pioneered the art of record-keeping and urban administration.</p><p>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.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>

• Archives From Erech: Time of Nebuchadrezzar and Nabonidus, (Paperback)
• Author: Tradd Street Press
• ISBN: 9781025473505
• Format: Paperback
• Publication Date: 2026-02-14
• Page Count: 186