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The image is a page from the "Harvard Alumni Bulletin" dated June 21, 1928. The article is titled "Harvard in Babylonia" and discusses an archaeological expedition led by Professor Edward Chiera under the auspices of the Semitic Museum and the Fogg Art Museum, in cooperation with the American Schools of Oriental Research.

The expedition began operations near Kirkuk in Iraq at the end of October 1927. The main focus of the excavation was the ancient city of Nuzi, where the ruins of two large houses were discovered, one of which is described as having eighteen rooms and a central courtyard. The excavation uncovered various artifacts, including pottery, bronze implements, cuneiform tablets, and a variety of organic materials such as barley, peas, and fruit kernels.

The article also mentions the discovery of a large bronze center with lion figures and portions of frescoes, which were divided between the Iraq Museum at Baghdad and the two Harvard museums. The expedition was funded entirely by donations and cooperation from various institutions and individuals.

The text highlights the successful recovery of significant archaeological finds and the ongoing work, which was granted permission to continue for three more years. The article concludes with a quote from a French archaeologist praising the discoveries made by the expedition, emphasizing the importance of the finds in the Kirkuk region.

The image is a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin dated June 21, 1928, titled "Harvard in Babylonia." The article discusses an archaeological expedition led by Professor Edward Chiera, in collaboration with the Semitic Museum and the Fogg Art Museum, and supported by the American School of Oriental Research at Baghdad.

The expedition began in October 1927 and continued through February 1928, focusing on the excavation of the ancient city of Nuzi. The ruins of two large and massive houses from around the middle of the second millennium B.C. were uncovered. The larger house was partially excavated, revealing several store-rooms and a large courtyard, along with a variety of artifacts such as pottery, bronze items, clay tablets, and seeds.

The discoveries included numerous clay books or tablets written in cuneiform script and in the Babylonian language, along with seeds of cereals (wheat and barley), garden vegetables (peas), and fruit kernels (dates and pomegranates). Additionally, they found a large bronze censer and portions of frescoes in elaborate designs.

The finds were divided between the Iraq Museum at Baghdad and the two Harvard museums. The expedition was supported by American friends and other institutions, with a total cost of about $25,000. The Iraq Government granted permission for the work to continue under Harvard auspices for three more years.

The article emphasizes the importance of the expedition and the potential for further discoveries, quoting a French Assyriologist who prefers exploring the Kirkuk region over others due to its rich archaeological potential. The article concludes with a reflection on the significance of this work and the need for continued support.

The image is a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, dated June 21, 1928. The article is titled "Harvard in Babylonia" and describes an archaeological expedition led by Professor Edward Chiera to the ancient city of Nuzi, near Kirkuk in Iraq.

Key points from the article include:

1. Direction and Cooperation: The expedition was directed by Professor Edward Chiera and was sponsored by the Semitic Museum and the Fogg Art Museum, with the cooperation of the American School of Oriental Research at Baghdad.

2. Discovery Timeline: The expedition began operations in October 1927 and continued for four months, covering the ruins of Nuzi. The ruins date back to the middle of the second millennium B.C.

3. Excavation Details: A large and massive house was excavated, revealing about four levels of rooms. By February 2, 1928, eighty-four rooms had been explored, with many containing store-rooms and other artifacts.

4. Significant Discoveries: The expedition uncovered substantial artifacts, including:

   • Large quantities of pottery
   • Implements of bronze
   • Two thousand or more clay tablets written in cuneiform script in the Babylonian language
   • A variety of cereals (wheat, barley)
   • Garden vegetables (peas), and fruit kernels (dates, pistachios)
   • Scale armor, and individual scales of other suits
   • Frescoes and a large bronze censor with three lions on the upper rim

5. Division of Finds: The finds were divided between the Iraq Museum at Baghdad and the two Harvard Museums.

6. Support and Funding: The expedition was supported by contributions from friends and other institutions, with a total cost of $25,000. The Iraqi government granted permission for continued work under Harvard auspices for three more years.

7. Acknowledgment and Significance: The article highlights the significance of the discoveries, noting that a renowned French Assyriologist would rather explore the Kirkuk region because it is a new world to discover, emphasizing the importance of the expedition's findings for historical and archaeological research.

The photograph accompanying the article shows the walls and floors of a room in the corner of one of the houses excavated at Nuzi in 1927.

The image shows a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin dated June 21, 1928, titled "Harvard in Babylonia."

The article discusses an archaeological expedition conducted by Harvard University under the direction of Professor Edward Chiera. This expedition was part of a joint effort involving the Semitic Museum, the Fogg Art Museum, and the American School of Oriental Research at Baghdad.

The expedition began in October 1927 and continued through February 1928. It uncovered the ruins of two large houses from the middle of the second millennium B.C. in Nuzi, an ancient city in Mesopotamia. The excavation yielded significant finds, including large quantities of pottery, several clay tablets with cuneiform script, and various other artifacts such as bronze suits, bronze censor, and frescos.

The artifacts were divided between the Iraq Museum in Baghdad and the two Harvard museums. The expedition was largely funded by donations and grants, with a total cost of around $25,000. The Iraqi government granted permission for further excavations, and the museums plan to continue the research.

The article mentions the potential for future discoveries and the competition among scholars to explore the Kirkuk region, highlighting the excitement and importance of archaeological work in this region. The text also hints at the possibility of a distinguished French Assyriologist potentially being involved in future explorations.

The image displays an open page from a publication titled "Harvard Alumni Bulletin," dated June 21, 1928. The featured article is "Harvard in Babylonia," accompanied by a black-and-white photograph showing the excavation site at Nuzi, with walls and floors of a room in the corner of one of the houses excavated there in 1927.

The article begins by explaining that under the direction of Professor Edward Chiera, an expedition sent out by the Semitic Museum and the Fogg Art Museum, in cooperation with the American School of Oriental Research, began operations near Kirkuk in Iraq on October 17, 1927. The goal was to uncover the remains of the ancient city of Nuzi, which revealed two large and massive houses from the middle of the second millennium B.C. The larger house, though its full extent was not determined, had several rooms explored, containing various artifacts such as store-rooms, pottery, bronze implements, clay books with cuneiform script in the Babylonian language, grains, fruit kernels, and other items.

The expedition has been successful, and the findings include significant artifacts like a bronze censor, a bronze statuette of a lion, and portions of frescoes. The finds were divided between the Iraq Museum in Baghdad and the two Harvard museums. The expedition was made possible through gifts and cooperation, costing around $25,000. The Iraqi government granted a permit for continued work, and Harvard is planning to continue the excavations, recognizing the potential for significant discoveries. The article emphasizes the importance of seizing this opportunity for the advancement of knowledge, as other competent archaeologists are also interested in the region.

The image is a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, dated June 21, 1928. The main article on the page is titled "Harvard in Babylonia."

The article discusses an archaeological expedition led by Professor Edward Chiera under the direction of the Semitic Museum and with the cooperation of the American School of Oriental Research at Baghdad. The expedition took place at Nuzi, near the end of October 1927, and continued for about four months.

Key points from the article include:

1. Discovery of Ancient City Remains:

   • The mounds at the excavation site cover the remains of an ancient city of Nuzi.
   • The ruins of two large and massive buildings, believed to date back to the middle of the second millennium B.C., were uncovered.

2. Excavation Progress:

   • The larger building had been excavated up to floor-level by February 2, 1928.
   • The rooms in this building had been explored, revealing that some still had large storage jars in position.

3. Significant Finds:

   • The discoveries include large quantities of pottery, over two thousand implements of bronze, clay tablets (more than one thousand), and various other artifacts.
   • Among the notable finds were cuneiform script tablets, a variety of ceramics, cylinder seals, and fragments of frescoes.
   • A significant find was a large bronze censor decorated with figures of lions and friezes of elaborate design, painted in colors and well-preserved.

4. Artifacts Distribution:

   • The finds were divided between the Iraq Museum at Baghdad and Harvard's Semitic Museum.
   • Harvard's share is on its way to America.

5. Funding and Support:

   • The expedition was supported by donations from friends and other institutions, totaling about $25,000.
   • The Iraq Government granted permission for the continuation of the excavation for three more years, and the museums are planning further work.

6. Future Goals:

   • The article mentions the potential for future expeditions to explore other parts of the region if additional funds can be secured.

7. Perspective from an Expert:

   • A distinguished French archaeologist praised the importance of the findings, suggesting that they would help explore the early emigration of the "Kurku" region and its influence on other cultures.

The article concludes by emphasizing the significance of the discoveries and the potential for further exploration and understanding of ancient civilizations.

The image shows a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin dated June 21, 1928. The article is titled "Harvard in Babylonia" and includes a black-and-white photograph showing the walls and floors of a room in the corner of one of the houses excavated at Nuzi in 1927. The article describes an archaeological expedition led by Professor Edward Chiera, conducted with cooperation from the Semitic Museum, the Fogg Art Museum, and the American School of Oriental Research in Baghdad. The expedition started near Kirkuk in Iraq in late 1927 and continued for four months, excavating remains of the ancient city of Nuzi. It mentions discoveries of pottery, implements of bronze, clay books or tablets in cuneiform script, Babylonian language tablets, and preserved food items like cereals, vegetables, and fruits, as well as parts of ancient suits of scale armor. The article states that the findings are being shipped to the Iraq Museum at Baghdad and the Harvard Museums, with the work supported by gifts and cooperation from other institutions. The Iraqi government granted permission for continued excavation under Harvard's auspices for three more years, and the museums see this as an opportunity to enhance Oriental research through collaboration. The page has some tape at the top and bottom to hold it open within a book or album.

This is an image of a page from the "Harvard Alumni Bulletin," dated June 21, 1928. The headline of the article is "Harvard in Babylonia" and features a photograph labeled "Walls and Floors of a Room in the Corner of one of the Houses Excavated at Nuzi in 1927."

Below the photograph is a body of text which appears to discuss an archaeological expedition sent out by the Semitic Museum and the Fogg Art Museum, with the cooperation of the American School of Oriental Research at Baghdad. The text mentions that the expedition began operations near Kirkuk in Iraq at the end of October, 1927, and continued about four months. It refers to the discovery of ruins of two large and exhaustive houses of the middle of the second-millennium B.C. It also states that these excavations were fruitful, yielding bronze statues, pottery, thousands of clay books or tablets with cuneiform script, and various other artifacts.

Further details in the text are challenging to read due to the limited resolution of the image, but they seem to discuss the financial aspects of the excavation, museum cooperation, and the importance of the discoveries. Additionally, it suggests that the continuation of such archaeological work depends on the cooperation and support of friends and patrons.

The physical book page shows signs of aging with some discoloration, and there is a visible elastic band or strap securing the pages on the right-hand side. A blue pencil or crayon mark is visible at the top left section of the page. The book appears to be well-preserved otherwise, considering its age.

The image depicts a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, dated June 21, 1928, featuring an article titled "Harvard in Babylonia." The page includes both textual content and an accompanying photograph.

Photograph:

• The photograph is located at the top center of the page.
• It shows the walls and floors of a room in the corner of one of the houses excavated at Nuzi in 1927.
• The image captures the archaeological remains of an ancient structure, likely from the Mesopotamian region. The walls appear to be constructed from mud bricks, and the floor is visible, showing signs of wear and age.
• The photograph is black-and-white, typical of the era, and provides a glimpse into the excavation site.

Textual Content:

• The article discusses an archaeological expedition led by Professor Edward Chiera, under the direction of the American School of Oriental Research at Baghdad.
• The expedition, conducted in partnership with the Semitic Museum and the Fogg Art Museum, took place near Kirkuk in Iraq from October 1927 to the end of February 1928.
• The focus of the excavation was on the ancient city of Nuzi, where ruins of two large and massive houses from the middle of the second millennium B.C. were uncovered.
• Key findings mentioned include:
  • Bronze artifacts, such as a large bronze censer with figures of three lions on the upper rim, portions of frescoes, and painted designs in colors preserved at the Iraq Museum in Baghdad.
  • Pottery, including large quantities of dishes, implements of bronze, tablets written in cuneiform script, and cereals (wheat, barley, garden vegetables, peas).
  • Fruit kernels (dates, pomegranates) preserved due to carbonization.
  • Scale armor and individual scales of other materials.
• The article highlights the success of the expedition, noting that the storage jars were still in position among the rooms.
• It also mentions the support provided by friends and institutions, with the Iraq Government granting permission for continued work under Harvard auspices for three more years.
• The article emphasizes the cooperation of friends and the potential for further discoveries, quoting a distinguished French Assyriologist who declared that the region of Kirkuk was the most eminent and unexplored area for archaeological research.

Overall Context:

The page provides a historical account of an important archaeological excavation in Mesopotamia, showcasing the collaboration between Harvard institutions and local authorities. The photograph serves as visual evidence of the excavation site, while the text offers detailed insights into the findings and the significance of the work. The article reflects the enthusiasm and scholarly interest in uncovering ancient civilizations during the early 20th century.

The image is of an open book with two pages visible. The left page has a heading that reads "Harvard in Babylonia" and a subheading that reads "Walls and Floors of a Room in the Center of one of the Houses Excavated at Nuzi in 1927." There is a black and white image of an archaeological site below the text. The right page has text that reads "Harvard Alumni's Bulletin June 21, 1928." The book is placed on a white surface.