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The image shows an open page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, dated June 21, 1928. The page is titled "Harvard in Babylonia." It contains an article about an archaeological expedition led by Professor Edward Chiera, which was conducted by the Semitic Museum and the Fogg Art Museum in collaboration with the American School of Oriental Research at Baghdad. The expedition was focused on excavations near Kirkuk in Iraq, specifically at the site of Nuzi. The article discusses the discovery of walls and floors of a room in one of the houses excavated at Nuzi in 1927. The text highlights the significant finds from the excavation, including pottery, bronze implements, clay tablets in cuneiform script, and preserved plant materials. The article concludes with a quote from a French Assyriologist emphasizing the importance and opportunities of continuing such archaeological work. The page also includes a photograph of the excavated ruins.

This image shows a page from an old book or document, likely a historical publication. The page is from the "Harvard Alumni Bulletin," dated June 21, 1928, and is titled "Harvard in Babylonia." The text discusses an archaeological expedition in Nuzi, Iraq, under the direction of Professor Edward Chiera. The expedition was conducted by the Semitic Museum and the Fogg Art Museum, with the cooperation of the American School of Oriental Research in Baghdad.

The page includes a photograph of the excavated walls and floors of a room in the corner of one of the houses. The text describes the excavation process, the findings, and the significance of the discoveries. The expedition uncovered large quantities of pottery, bronze implements, clay tablets with cuneiform script, preserved cereals, vegetables, and fruit kernels, as well as parts of a scale armor. The findings were divided between the Iraq Museum in Baghdad and the two Harvard Museums.

The expedition was supported by gifts and cost about $25,000. It was granted permission to continue for three more years under Harvard's auspices, and the museums are planning to take advantage of this opportunity. The text also mentions the support of friends of oriental research and the opinion of a distinguished French Assyriologist who considers the Kirkuk region important for new discoveries.

This image displays an open, aged scrapbook or bound volume, featuring a single page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin dated June 21, 1928.

The article on the page is titled “Harvard in Babylonia” and details an archaeological expedition at the ancient site of Nuzi in Iraq, conducted in 1927–1928.

Key features of the image and article include:

• Photograph: A black-and-white photo near the top of the page is captioned:

  “Walls and Floors of a Room in the Corner of one of the Houses Excavated at Nuzi in 1927.”
  The photo shows the excavated remains of mudbrick structures — square and rectangular rooms with visible walls and floors, typical of Mesopotamian architecture.

• Content Summary:

  • The excavation was led by Professor Edward Chiera, under the auspices of the Semitic Museum and Fogg Art Museum at Harvard, in cooperation with the American School of Oriental Research at Baghdad.
  • It began near Kirkuk in October 1927 and lasted about four months.
  • Two major houses from the middle of the second millennium B.C. were uncovered — one of uncertain size, the other with 84 rooms explored.
  • Discoveries included large quantities of pottery, bronze tools, clay tablets with cuneiform script (some in Babylonian language), preserved cereals, vegetables, and fruit kernels (due to carbonization), and parts of scale armor.
  • Notably, the finds included a large bronze censer decorated with three lions and painted frescoes.
  • The Iraqi Government had granted permission to continue the work.
  • The finds were to be divided between the Iraq Museum at Baghdad and the two Harvard Museums; Harvard’s share was en route to America at the time of publication.
  • The expedition cost about $25,000, funded entirely by gifts and institutional support.
  • A quote from a distinguished French Assyriologist praises the region’s potential for discovery.

• Physical Appearance of the Page:

  • The paper is aged and yellowed, with some foxing (brownish spots).
  • The page is mounted within a dark, possibly leather-bound, scrapbook.
  • There are visible remnants of adhesive tape on the top and bottom of the page, likely used to secure it into the album.
  • A small blue line or pencil mark is visible on the upper left margin.

The image captures a moment in early 20th-century archaeology, documenting Harvard’s role in uncovering the material culture of ancient Mesopotamia and the international collaboration and scholarly excitement surrounding such discoveries.

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.

The image shows a page of an old book. The book is open, and the pages are held together by a white paper strip. The book is titled "Harvard Alumni Bulletin" and is dated June 21, 1928. The page is titled "Harvard in Babylonia." The page features a black-and-white photograph of a ruin, which is captioned "Walls and Floors of a Room in the Corner of One of the Houses Excavated at Nuzi in 1927." The page also contains a paragraph of text describing the excavation of the ancient city of Nuzi, which was conducted by Harvard University in cooperation with the American School of Oriental Research in Baghdad. The text describes the ruins of Nuzi and the artifacts that were discovered there, including bronze, pottery, and cuneiform tablets.

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 depicts a page from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, dated June 21, 1928. The page features a black-and-white photograph of a room in the corner of a house, accompanied by an article titled "Harvard in Babylonia." The article discusses the Harvard expedition to Iraq, which uncovered ruins of ancient cities and discovered a large bronze censer with three lions lying on its upper rim. The expedition was supported entirely by friends and the cooperation of other institutions, and the Iraq Government recently granted permission for the continuation of the work under Harvard auspices for three years more.

The article also mentions that the expedition was led by Professor Edward Chiera, and that the Harvard share is now on its way to America. The expedition was supported entirely by the gifts of friends and by the cooperation of other institutions, and cost about $25,000. The Iraq Government recently granted permission for the continuation of the work under Harvard auspices for three years more, and the Museums are planning to embrace this "golden opportunity." The extent to which this may be possible depends on the cooperation of friends of oriental research. If we fail to do our part, the prize will assuredly go to others. A distinguished scholar and explorer, one of the most eminent of French Assyriologists, has declared that he would rather explore the Kirkuk region than any other, "because here a new world is to be discovered."

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The image depicts an open book with a page featuring a black-and-white photograph of an archaeological excavation site. The title "Harvard in Babylonia" is prominently displayed above the photo, accompanied by a caption that reads: "Walls and Floors of a Room in the Corner of one of the Houses Excavated at Nuzi in 1927."

Below the photo, a lengthy article discusses the excavation process, including the discovery of various artifacts such as pottery, clay books or tablets written in cuneiform script, and a variety of cereals (wheat, barley), garden vegetables (peas), and fruit kernels (dates, pistachios). The article also mentions the cooperation of the American School of Oriental Research at Baghdad, which began operations near Kirkuk in Iraq at the end of October 1927, and continued about four months. The mounds cover the remains of the ancient city of Nuzi. The ruins of two large and massive houses of about the middle of the second millennium B.C. were excavated to floor-level. The larger is of uncertain extent, but up to February 2, 1928, eighty-four of the rooms had been explored. Among these were several store-rooms, with the large storage jars still in position. The expedition has been successful beyond expectation. Briefly stated, the discoveries include large quantities of pottery, implements of bronze, two thousand or more clay books or tablets written in cuneiform script and in the Babylonian language, a variety of cereals (wheat, barley), garden vegetables (peas), and fruit kernels (dates, pistachios), preserved by the accident of carbonization, part of a suit of scale armor, and individual scales of other suits, all of bronze, a large bronze censer with the figures of three lions lying on the upper rim, and portions of frescoes of elaborate design, painted in colors, well preserved. The finds have been divided between the Iraq Museum at Baghdad and the two Harvard Museums. The Harvard share is now on its way to America. The expedition was supported entirely by the gifts of friends and by the cooperation of other institutions, and cost about $25,000. The Iraq Government recently granted permission for continuance of the work under Harvard auspices for three years more, and the Museums are planning to embrace this "golden opportunity." The extent to which this may be possible depends on the cooperation of friends of oriental research. If we fail to do our part, the prize will assuredly go to others. A distinguished scholar and explorer, one of the most eminent of French Assyriologists, has declared that he would rather explore the Kirkuk region than any other, "because there a new world is to be discovered." What a competent and unbiased judge, an eminent French archaeologist, thinks of our expedition, is best expressed in his own words: "The expedition to Nuzi is one of the most important that has ever been undertaken in the field of Assyriology. The results that have been obtained are of the greatest value, and the expedition has opened up new avenues of research that will be of the utmost importance to scholars in the future." The expedition was led by Professor Edward Chiera, who was assisted by a team of archaeologists and excavators. The excavation site was located in the ancient city of Nuzi, which was an important center of trade and commerce in the ancient Near East. The excavation revealed a number of significant artifacts, including pottery, clay tablets, and other objects that provided valuable insights into the culture and daily life of the people who lived in Nuzi. The excavation also uncovered evidence of a complex system of governance and administration, which was likely influenced by the neighboring kingdoms of Assyria and Babylon. Overall, the excavation at Nuzi was a significant contribution to the field of Assyriology and provided important new information about the history and culture of the ancient Near East.

The image is a photograph of an open book with a black cover, featuring a page from the "Harvard Alumni Bulletin" dated June 21, 1928. The page is titled "Harvard in Babylonia" and includes a black-and-white photograph of an archaeological site, accompanied by a caption that reads "Walls and Floors of a Room in the Corner of one of the Houses Excavated at Nuzl in 1927."

The article discusses the Harvard expedition to Nuzl, Iraq, which began in October 1927 and lasted for four months. The expedition uncovered the remains of an ancient city, including two large and massive houses dating back to the second millennium B.C. The article highlights the significant discoveries made during the expedition, including bronze suits, pottery, clay books or tablets written in cuneiform script, and other artifacts. The page is yellowed and worn, with a white ribbon bookmark attached to the top. The background of the image is a plain gray surface.

The image presents a vintage, open book with yellowed pages, featuring an article titled "Harvard in Babylonia" from the Harvard Alumni Bulletin dated June 21, 1928. The article is accompanied by a black-and-white photograph of ancient ruins.

• Book and Page
  • The book has a dark brown cover and is open to reveal two pages.
  • The left page contains the article, while the right page is blank.
  • A white ribbon bookmark is visible between the pages.
• Article and Photograph
  • The article's title, "Harvard in Babylonia," is prominently displayed at the top of the page.
  • Below the title, a black-and-white photograph shows the "Walls and Floors of a Room in the Corner of one of the Houses Excavated at Nuzi in 1927."
  • The article discusses the excavation of the ancient city of Nuzi, which was conducted by Professor Edward Chiera and the Semitic Museum.
  • The excavation uncovered various artifacts, including pottery, bronze implements, clay tablets, and cuneiform script.
• Statistics
  • The excavation began in October 1927 and lasted for about four months.
  • The site covered the remains of the ancient city of Nuzi, with over 2,000 clay tablets or more discovered.
  • The expedition was supported entirely by gifts from friends and the cooperation of other institutions, costing around $25,000.
  • The Iraq Government granted permission for the continuation of the work under Harvard auspices for three years.

In summary, the image showcases a vintage book containing an article about Harvard's archaeological expedition to Nuzi, Babylonia, in 1927-1928. The article provides details about the excavation, discoveries, and significance of the findings, highlighting the collaboration between Harvard and the Iraq Government.