Carsten Niebuhr Books

This author is renowned for his extraordinary body of travel writing, which shaped our understanding of the ancient Near East. His expeditions, despite immense personal losses and harsh conditions, yielded crucial discoveries. Through meticulous transcription of cuneiform inscriptions and detailed sketches of ruins, he significantly contributed to the decipherment of cuneiform writing, laying the groundwork for Assyriology. His work stands as a testament to courage and precision in exploring lost civilizations.