The discovery and decipherment of the trilingual cuneiform inscriptions
By Arthur John Booth
Length15h 7m
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In "The Discovery and Decipherment of the Trilingual Cuneiform Inscriptions," Arthur John Booth meticulously explores the groundbreaking efforts that led to the understanding of ancient cuneiform writing. This scholarly work unveils the historical significance of the trilingual inscriptions, particularly the inscriptions from Behistun, which provided pivotal clues to unlocking the languages of Akkadian, Elamite, and Old Persian. Booth's precise and analytical literary style complements the intricate subject matter, while his thorough contextualization situates these discoveries within the broader narrative of 19th-century archaeology and linguistics, showcasing the interplay between cultural heritage and modern scholarship. Arthur John Booth, an esteemed philologist and archaeologist, delves into this area of study with a profound understanding shaped by his academic background and professional experiences. His passion for ancient languages and civilizations, along with his extensive research on Near Eastern archeology, allows him to provide readers with a unique perspective on the significance of the inscriptions and their impact on the understanding of ancient Mesopotamian history. This book is essential for scholars, students, and enthusiasts of linguistics and ancient history alike. Booth's comprehensive analysis serves not only as an academic resource but also as an engaging narrative that invites readers to appreciate the intricacies of deciphering one of humanity's most significant archaeological discoveries.
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GenreHistory
Length15 hrs 7 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateMar 2, 2025
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
7CHAPTER V DECIPHERMENT OF THE SECOND OR SUSIAN COLUMN—WESTERGAARD TO OPPERT—A.D. 1844-52
2CHAPTER I THE DISCOVERY OF ACHAEMENIAN RUINS AND INSCRIPTIONS—BARBARO TO LE BRUYN, A.D. 1472-1718
8CHAPTER VI DECIPHERMENT OF THE THIRD OR BABYLONIAN COLUMN—HINCKS AND RAWLINSON—A.D. 1846-1851 (pt. 1)
3CHAPTER II NIEBUHR TO DE MORGAN. A.D. 1765-1897
9CHAPTER VI DECIPHERMENT OF THE THIRD OR BABYLONIAN COLUMN—HINCKS AND RAWLINSON—A.D. 1846-1851 (pt. 2)
4CHAPTER III DECIPHERMENT OF THE FIRST OR PERSIAN COLUMN—TYCHSEN TO LASSEN, A.D. 1798-1836. (pt. 1)
10APPENDIX A TABLE SHOWING VALUES ASSIGNED TO THE LETTERS OF THE OLD PERSIAN ALPHABET
5CHAPTER III DECIPHERMENT OF THE FIRST OR PERSIAN COLUMN—TYCHSEN TO LASSEN, A.D. 1798-1836. (pt. 2)
11APPENDIX B TABLE SHOWING THE TRUE VALUES OF OLD PERSIAN LETTERS; AND THE AUTHOR AND DATE OF THEIR DECIPHERMENT
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6CHAPTER IV BEER AND JACQUET TO RAWLINSON—A.D. 1838-1846
12APPENDIX C TABLE SHOWING THE VALUES GIVEN TO EACH SIGN OF THE SUSIAN (MEDIAN) SYLLABARY
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