Discoveries Among The Ruins Of Nineveh And Babylon

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Since my first work on the discoveries at Nineveh, significant progress has been made in deciphering cuneiform characters, revealing many important inscriptions. This advancement is largely due to the efforts of two English scholars, Col. Rawlinson and Rev. Dr. Hincks. I have made sure to credit these sources appropriately and have strived to acknowledge all contributors to the discoveries presented here. Notably, several distinguished French scholars, including M. Botta and M. de Saulcy, have also played a vital role in deciphering Assyrian inscriptions, though I regret I could not consult their published findings. If I have inadvertently overlooked their contributions, it stems from ignorance rather than bias. Many critics still express doubts about the progress made in deciphering cuneiform writing, often based on previous hasty theories that were later retracted. However, the unbiased inquirer cannot dismiss the substantial evidence supporting the accuracy of these interpretations. The validity of the findings is strengthened by the fact that multiple independent researchers have reached the same conclusions, identifying numerous names of people, nations, and cities in historical contexts. These names align with events documented by both sacred and secular authors, providing robust evidence for the interpretations. I hope the reader will arrive at this understanding as I explore the contents of the records discovered in