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Travels and researches in Chaldæa and Susiana

Book • 1857
This book details the archaeological expeditions and research conducted by William Kennett Loftus in Mesopotamia.

It includes descriptions of excavations at Warka (the ancient city of Erech associated with Nimrod) and Shúsh (Shushan, the palace of Esther).

The work provides valuable insights into the archaeological findings and historical significance of these regions during the mid-19th century.

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Dominic Sandbrook
as the author of "Travels and Researches in Chaldea or Chaldea and the Susiana", describing his findings at Warka.
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