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The image is a page from the "Alumni Bulletin" dated June 3, 1929. The text discusses Harvard's excavations in Iraq, specifically at the site of Nuzi near Kirkuk. The article is from an archaeological expedition carried out by the Fogg and the Semitic Museum, with cooperation from the American School at Baghdad, under the leadership of Dr. Robert H. Pfeiffer.
The text details the excavation of the principal mound at Nuzi during the seasons of 1927 and 1928-29. The article mentions that 300 rooms and courts were explored, and about 700 written clay-tablets and large numbers of objects in bronze, pottery, bone, etc., were found. The Iraq authorities were generous in dividing the finds with Harvard.
The article also notes the discovery of ancient burials in the lower depths of the site, containing personal adornments of lapis lazuli, silver, and gold, which are described as reminding one of the splendid burials at Ur. The text is accompanied by a photograph of the eastern end of the excavation site at Nuzi, showing the exposed ruins and a few individuals visible in the distance, indicating the scale of the excavations. The photograph is credited to a portion of the 300 rooms and courts explored in 1928-29.
This image is a scanned page from a publication, specifically the "Alumni Bulletin" dated June 3, 1929. The page is titled "Harvard Excavations in Iraq" and discusses the archaeological work conducted at Nuzi near Kirkuk. The text describes the excavation of the Principal Mound at Nuzi, mentioning that about 300 rooms and courts were explored in the 1928-29 season. The expedition was led by Dr. Robert H. Pfeiffer and involved collaboration between the Fogg and Semitic Museum and the American School at Bagdad.
The page includes a photograph at the top, which is captioned as showing the "Eastern End of the Excavation of the Principal Mound at Nuzi." The photo depicts a large excavation site with various structures and ruins visible, and several people can be seen standing around the area.
The text details the findings from the excavation, including about 700 written clay tablets and numerous objects made of bronze, pottery, bone, etc. It also mentions that the site dates back to around 1500 B.C., with evidence of repeated periods of occupancy and desolation. The text concludes with a description of a shaft sunk through different strata, revealing ancient burials with personal adornments of lapis lazuli, silver, and gold.
This image shows an open, vintage scrapbook or album, displaying a single page from the Alumni Bulletin, dated June 3, 1929. The page is titled "Harvard Excavations in Iraq" and features a historical report on archaeological work at the ancient site of Nuzi, near Kirkuk.
Photograph: A black-and-white photograph occupies the top portion of the page, captioned:
“Eastern End of the Excavation of the Principal Mound at Nuzi. Portion of the 300 Rooms and Courts Explored in 1928-29.”
The image depicts a vast, sun-bleached excavation site with deep trenches, exposed mudbrick walls, and earthen mounds. Several figures, presumably archaeologists or laborers, are visible scattered across the site, emphasizing the scale of the dig.
Text: Below the photograph, a detailed article describes the expedition, led by Dr. Robert H. Pfeiffer of the Fogg Museum and the Semitic Museum, in cooperation with the American School at Baghdad. The excavation, which began in 1927, focused on the largest mound at Nuzi and had continued through the 1928–1929 season.
Overall Impression: This page captures a moment in early 20th-century archaeology, showcasing Harvard’s significant role in uncovering Mesopotamian history. The juxtaposition of scholarly text with the rugged, expansive excavation photo evokes the excitement and scale of early field archaeology in the Middle East. It speaks to both academic discovery and the physical labor involved in revealing ancient civilizations.
The image is of an open book with two pages visible. The top page has a title "Harvard Excavations in Iraq" and a black and white photograph of a group of people at an excavation site. The bottom page has a text written in a small font. The text is about the Harvard Expedition at Nuzi near Kirkuk, carried out by the Foggy and the Semitistic Museum at Harvard. The expedition began in 1927 and continued in 1928-29. The excavation of the largest mound at Nuzi, which was destroyed by the Assyrians around 1500 B.C., yielded over 700 objects in clay tablets, pottery, bone, etc. The tablets will be returned to the National Museum at Baghdad, while the other materials will be divided between Harvard and other museums.
The image is a photograph of an open book with the page on the left side of the image featuring a black and white photograph of an archaeological site. The page on the right side of the image has text describing the excavation site. The book is open to a page that features a photograph of an archaeological site. The photograph is titled "Eastern End of the Excavation of the Principal Mound at Nuzi. Portion of the 300 Rooms and Courts Explored in 1928-29." The photograph shows a large mound with several rooms and courts that have been excavated. The text on the page describes the excavation site and the artifacts that have been found there. The text also mentions that the excavation was carried out by the Fogg Art Museum at Baghdad, with the cooperation of the American School of Oriental Research in Jerusalem. The excavation was led by Dr. Robert H. Pfeiffer, who was the director of the American School of Oriental Research in Jerusalem. The excavation began in 1927 and continued until 1929. During this time, over 100 rooms were explored, and a large number of objects were found, including clay tablets, pottery, bone, and other artifacts. Many of these artifacts were sent to the Harvard Museum for study and publication, and some were returned to the National Museum at Baghdad. The excavation was restricted to the uppermost levels, which lie above the latest floor level, and the work has been successful in uncovering a large number of artifacts and providing valuable insights into the history and culture of the region.
The image shows an open book titled "Alumni Bulletin June 3, 1929", featuring an article titled "Harvard Excavations in Iraq." The page includes a black-and-white photograph and accompanying text.
The page provides a historical account of an archaeological excavation conducted by Harvard University in the early 20th century, highlighting significant discoveries at the site of Nuzi. The combination of the photograph and descriptive text offers a glimpse into early archaeological practices and the importance of the findings for understanding ancient Mesopotamian civilizations.
This image shows an opened vintage publication with text and a black-and-white photograph on the left page. The publication is titled "Alumni Bulletin June 3, 1929" with a subtitle "Harvard Excavations in Iraq."
The photograph is captioned "Eastern End of the Excavation of the Principal Mound at Nuzi. Portion of the 300 Rooms and Courts Explored in 1928-29." It presents an archaeological excavation site with several individuals working. Some people are atop the mound, while others appear to be on ground level, engaged in various activities associated with an excavation, such as digging or examining the site. The landscape is barren and dusty with discernible excavation sections.
The article begins with a mention of the expedition at Nuzi near Kirkuk, involving the Fogg Museum and the Semitic Museum, in collaboration with the Baghdad Archaeological School. It discusses the history behind the site believed to have been destroyed around 1500 B.C., outlines the results and significance of the finds, such as clay tablets and inscriptions, and notes that the items discovered are to be shared between Harvard and the National Museum at Baghdad.
The right page of the publication is blank, and the overall condition of the pages seems to be well-preserved, albeit showing signs of age with some discoloration. The book or bulletin is bound with a black or dark-colored binding that is visible on the right edge of the image.
The image is a page from an Alumni Bulletin dated June 3, 1929. The heading of the page reads "Harvard Excavations in Iraq". There is a black and white photograph at the top showing an archaeological excavation site described as the "Eastern End of the Excavation of the Principal Mound at Nuzi," with visible trenches and some individuals working or standing around.
Below the photograph, there is an article describing the Harvard-led archaeological expedition at Nuzi near Kirkuk, carried out by the Fogg and the Semitic Museum with cooperation of the American School at Baghdad. The article mentions the leader Dr. Robert H. Pfeiffer and details the progress of the excavation which began in 1927 and continued through 1928-29. It discusses the discovery of 300 rooms and courts explored in the initial season, and an additional 700 clay-tablets and numerous objects such as bronze, pottery, and bone.
The text also notes the cooperation of Iraqi authorities and the division of findings with Harvard. It goes on to describe the historical significance of the layers uncovered, including references to destruction around 1500 B.C. by the Assyrians, and findings from the Mittanni period and the 3rd millennium B.C. The article ends by mentioning a promising burial discovery with personal adornments like lapis lazuli, silver, and gold.
The page itself is aged with some browning around the edges, and handwritten at the top left is the date and publication name: "Alumni Bulletin June 3, 1929."
This is a page from a scrapbook or album containing a newspaper clipping about Harvard’s excavations in Iraq. At the top, handwritten notes read “Alumni Bulletin June 3, 1929.” The clipping title is “Harvard Excavations in Iraq,” with a black-and-white photo of an archaeological dig at Nuzi (near Kirkuk): a barren site with low earthen walls forming a grid of rooms, and several figures working or surveying.
The caption under the photo says: “Eastern End of the Excavation of the Principal Mound at Nuzi. Portion of the 300 Rooms and Courts Explored in 1928–29.” The article text discusses the Nuzi expedition carried on by the Foggs and the Semitic Museum, with cooperation from the Iraqi Museum at Baghdad, led by Dr. Robert H. Pfeiffer, describing the season’s work and discoveries. The page has a beige sheet behind and is bound in a larger album.
The image is of a page from a historical document or publication titled "Harvard Excavations in Iraq." It features a photograph at the top showing an archaeological site. The photograph is labeled as "Eastern End of the Excavation of the Principal Mound at Nuzi. Portion of the 300 Rooms and Courts Explored in 1928–29." The image shows a field with exposed trenches, ruins, and a few people working or standing on the site.
The page contains a descriptive article beneath the photograph, discussing the excavation at Nuzi near Kirkuk, led by Dr. Robert H. Pfeiffer, in collaboration with Harvard's Fogg Museum, the Semitic Museum, and the American School at Baghdad. The text details the findings, including artifacts like clay tablets and items made of bronze, pottery, bone, etc. It also mentions the historical significance of the site, dating back to approximately 1500 B.C., and the repeated periods of occupation and eventual destruction.
On the left margin, "Alumni Bulletin June 3, 1929" is handwritten at the top, indicating the publication source and date. The page itself appears to be part of a bound volume.