Jules Oppert Books

A German-born Assyriologist who later became a French citizen, this scholar was a pivotal figure in deciphering cuneiform script. His research delved into the origins of Mesopotamian languages and writing systems, initially proposing a Turanian origin for the ancient language of Assyria. While this specific hypothesis was later contested, his work fundamentally advanced the recognition of Sumerian as a distinct language and illuminated the origins of its script. His extensive publications covered the history, grammar, and chronology of ancient Mesopotamian civilizations.