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The image depicts a page from a publication by Harvard University's Harvard Alumni Bulletin, dated November 29, 1928. The page is titled "Harvard in Iraq" and focuses on the archaeological excavations at Nuzi, a site in Iraq. The central feature of the page is a black and white architectural plan of a portion of the great building excavated at Nuzi, estimated to contain 100 rooms and measuring 116 x 68 meters. The text accompanying the plan provides detailed information about the excavations carried out by the Harvard Semitic Museum and the Fogg Art Museum, along with the American School of Oriental Research at Baghdad. The text describes the language of inscriptions, the exploration objectives, and the history of the region, including the ruins of the Guti and their connection to the Hittites. The page also mentions the publication of the site's findings and the significance of the sites for understanding early civilizations and local affairs in the region.

This image is a photograph of an open book showing a page titled "Harvard in Iraq." The page is from a publication dated November 29, 1928, as indicated at the top. The content discusses the archaeological excavations conducted at Nuzi in Iraq by the Fogg Art Museum, the Harvard Semitic Museum, and the American School of Oriental Research at Baghdad.

Key features of the page include:

1. Title and Date: The title "Harvard in Iraq" is at the top, followed by the date "Nov. 29, 1928."

2. Illustration: There is a detailed architectural plan of the excavated portion of a building at Nuzi. The caption below the illustration states: "Plan of the excavated portion estimated at one-half of the great Building at Nuzi. This Part of the Building contains 100 Rooms and measures 116 x 68 meters. The great Court is a Square of 23 meters to the Side."

3. Text: The text provides information about the excavations, mentioning Professor Edward Chiera, who led the explorers. It discusses the importance of the ruins, their historical context, and the potential for finding objects of finer quality than those already discovered. The text also mentions the Guti people and their non-Semitic origins, as well as the names found in the inscriptions from Nuzi.

4. Layout: The page is divided into columns of text, with the illustration placed above the main body of the text. The text is well-organized and easy to read.

5. Condition: The book appears to be old, as indicated by the yellowed pages and the binding, which looks worn and slightly damaged.

Overall, the page provides a detailed account of the archaeological work being done at Nuzi, emphasizing the historical and cultural significance of the site.

This image shows an open, aged book or archival folder, displaying a historical document from the Harvard University - Harvard Alumni Bulletin, dated November 29, 1923.

The featured article is titled “Harvard in Iraq” and details archaeological excavations conducted at Nuzi, in modern-day Iraq, by a collaborative team from the Fogg Art Museum and the Harvard Semitic Museum, with cooperation from the American School of Oriental Research at Baghdad.

The most prominent feature on the left page is a black-and-white architectural plan, titled:

Plan of the excavated portion estimated at one-half of the great Building at Nuzi. This Part of the Building contains 100 Rooms and measures 116 x 68 meters. The great Court is a Square of 23 meters to the Side.

The text beneath the plan and the article’s body provide context:

• The region of Nuzi lies on the border of ancient Babylon and Assyria, occupied historically by the Guti people, who were likely of Hittite origin.
• The site contains ruins from a city destroyed around 500 B.C., including mounds and a large citadel (the “great Building”).
• The excavations, led by Professor Edward Chiera (then at Chicago University), focused on the last occupation layer (c. 500 B.C.), but also revealed earlier, deeper strata of ruins.
• The written inscriptions found at Nuzi are Assyrian, but include a significant number of non-Assyrian words.
• The article mentions the discovery and acquisition of important artifacts, including a bronze censer and frescoes, which were sent to the National Museum of Iraq and the Semitic Museum at Harvard.

On the right-hand page, the text continues, describing the shipment of finds back to Cambridge, the scholarly value of the inscriptions, and the broader significance of the campaign—despite its short duration.

The physical document shows signs of age: yellowed paper, slight fraying along the edges, and a slightly uneven or folded lower-right corner. It is bound or housed in what appears to be a dark cloth-covered folder or book.

Overall, this is a piece of early 20th-century archaeological reportage, documenting Harvard’s active role in Mesopotamian fieldwork and the scholarly exchange between Western institutions and the Middle East. It offers a snapshot of both the academic ambitions and the colonial-era practices of archaeology in the 1920s.

The image shows an open book with a page displaying text and an illustration. The book is titled "Harvard University Harvard Alumni Bulletin Nov. 29, 1928." The text on the page discusses the archaeological excavations at the ancient city of Nuzi in Iraq, led by Professor Edward Chiera of the University of Chicago. The text provides details about the excavations, the artifacts discovered, and the significance of the findings. The illustration depicts a plan of the excavated portion of the great building at Nuzi, showing the layout and dimensions of the structure.

The image shows an open book, specifically a bulletin from Harvard University, dated November 29, 1928. The book is opened to a page titled "Harvard in Iraq." The page contains a detailed illustration of a historical site, labeled as "Plan of the excavated portion estimated at one-half of the great Building at Nuzi." The illustration is a grid-like layout of rooms and corridors, with measurements provided in meters.

The text accompanying the illustration describes the excavation work carried out at Nuzi, a site in Iraq, by the Fogg Art Museum and the Harvard Semitic Museum, in collaboration with the American School of Oriental Research at Baghdad. The text provides information about the excavation process, the layout of the building, and the significance of the findings. It mentions that the building, which is estimated to be half of the total structure, contains 100 rooms and measures 116 by 68 meters. The illustration includes a scale for reference.

The text also discusses the historical context of the site, mentioning that it is located on the borders of Babylon and Assyria and was occupied by a people known as the Guti, whose origins are uncertain. The text highlights the importance of the excavation in understanding the cultural and historical context of the region.

The page also includes a brief mention of the Harvard Semitic Museum and its role in the excavation, as well as the significance of the findings for the museum's collection. The text concludes with a note about the ongoing nature of the excavation and the potential for further discoveries.

The image depicts a page from a publication titled Harvard University Harvard Alumni Bulletin, dated May 29, 1925. The page is titled "Harvard in Iraq" and features a detailed illustration and accompanying text discussing archaeological excavations at Nuzi, an ancient site in Iraq.

Visual Elements:

1. Illustration:

   • The central feature is a plan of the excavated portion of the great building at Nuzi. The illustration is labeled as an estimated one-half scale of the structure.
   • The plan shows the layout of the building, including 100 rooms and a great court measuring 116 x 68 meters. The court is noted to be a square of 23 meters on a side.
   • The illustration is a black-and-white line drawing, depicting the architectural layout with clear room divisions and pathways.

2. Text:

   • The text begins with a brief account of the excavations carried out by the Fogg Art Museum and the Harvard Semitic Museum, in cooperation with the American School of Oriental Research at Baghdad.
   • It discusses the historical and archaeological significance of Nuzi, located on the borders of ancient Babylon and Assyria. The site is noted for its ruins of numerous cities, including those of the Guti, whose mounds are now represented.
   • The text mentions that most of the proper names in the inscriptions from Nuzi are non-Semitic, with many being Duran-Teshub, Shar-Teshub, etc., and includes the name of the Hittite god Teshub as a second element.
   • The article references the inscriptions found at Nuzi, which are described as Assyrian with a considerable intermixture of non-Assyrian words.
   • It also discusses the explorations led by Professor Edward Chiera of Chicago University, who focused on the houses at Nuzi, believed to have been destroyed by fire around 500 B.C. The text notes that the last occupation of Nuzi may have been at an earlier level, but tentative evidence suggests that important ruins lie underneath, dating from earlier occupations.
   • The article mentions the discovery of bronze objects, including frescoes, and discusses the archaeological and cultural value of the site.

3. Layout and Design:

   • The page is formatted in a classic, early 20th-century style, with a clean, typed layout typical of academic or institutional publications.
   • The illustration is centrally placed above the text, drawing immediate attention to the architectural plan.
   • The text is organized into paragraphs, with clear headings and subheadings to guide the reader through the content.

Contextual Details:

• The publication is part of the Harvard Alumni Bulletin, indicating its audience includes Harvard University alumni and possibly broader academic or historical interests.
• The focus on archaeology, ancient civilizations, and academic research reflects the era's interest in uncovering and understanding ancient cultures, particularly in the Near East.

Overall, the image captures a historical moment in archaeological research, showcasing the detailed documentation and scholarly discussion of the Nuzi excavations, which were significant for understanding ancient Mesopotamian and Hittite cultures.

This image shows an open book with a page containing text and a diagram. On the top of the page, there is a title that reads "Harvard University - Harvard Alumni Bulletin Nov. 2, 1929." followed by a heading "Harvard in Iraq".

Below this heading is a black-and-white line drawing titled "Plan of the excavated portion estimated at one-half of the great Building at Nuzi. Part of the Building contains 100 Rooms and measures 116 x 68 meters. The great Court in a Square of 23 metres to the side."

The drawing depicts an architectural plan of an excavated archaeological site with various rooms and corridors interconnected. This suggests that the page is likely discussing an archaeological expedition or research study connected with Harvard University in the area of Nuzi, which is a region with historical significance.

On the right-hand side of the page, there is text that appears to give context to the diagram. It seems to describe aspects of the excavation, the findings at Nuzi, and possibly other details like museum cooperation and significant artefacts. However, without reading the full text, it's difficult to provide a comprehensive summary.

The image shows an open book or bulletin with a page titled "Harvard in Iraq." At the top of the page is a diagram or floor plan labeled "Plan of the excavated portion estimated at one-half of the great Building at Nuzi." The plan outlines numerous rooms and measurements, indicating that part of the building contains 100 rooms and measures 116 x 68 meters, with a great court that is a square of 23 meters per side.

Below the diagram is a block of text providing information about archaeological excavations at Nuzi in Iraq. The text discusses the collaboration between the Fogg Art Museum and the Harvard Semitic Museum, as well as the American School of Oriental Research at Baghdad. The passage gives background on the region, the people known as the Guti, and the findings from the site, including inscriptions and the significance of the ruins.

At the top of the page, handwritten text reads "Harvard University - Harvard Alumni Bulletin Nov. 29, 1928," suggesting that the page is from a Harvard publication dated 1928. The adjacent page to the right is partially visible with more text on it. The book is bound in a dark cover, and the pages appear aged with some discoloration.

The image shows an open, old book or magazine page. The left-hand page is titled “Harvard in Iraq” and features a black-and-white plan/diagram of a floor plan—an archaeological map with many rectangular rooms arranged in a complex. The caption explains it as the plan of the excavated portion of a great building at Nuzi in Iraq, noting it contains about 100 rooms and measures roughly 116 by 68 meters (with the great court described as a square of a given side). The page is arranged in two columns of dense text with a drop cap at the start of the article. There is a handwritten note at the top of the page that reads “Harvard University—Harvard Alumni Bulletin, Nov. 29, 1925.” The overall look is aged, with yellowed paper and a dark binding visible along the left edge.

This image shows an open book with an article titled "Harvard in Iraq." It appears to be a publication from the "Harvard University - Harvard Alumni Bulletin," dated November 29, 1927. The text discusses archaeological excavations at Nuzi in Iraq, carried out by the Fogg Art Museum and the Harvard Semitic Museum in collaboration with the American School of Oriental Research at Baghdad.

Accompanying the text is a schematic floor plan of an ancient building excavated at Nuzi. The plan illustrates the layout of the building, which consists of numerous small rooms and courtyards, with a central square space labeled as approximately 23 meters on each side. The caption describes the excavated portion as about half of a great building at Nuzi, with a measurement of roughly 116 x 68 meters. The article provides details about the historical context and findings of the excavation.