{"product_id":"ur-of-the-chaldees-9781026066799","title":"Ur of the Chaldees","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): C. Leonard Woolley\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Tradd Street Press\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Tradd Street Press\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Ancient - General\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Ur of the Chaldees\" is a seminal account of one of the most significant archaeological discoveries of the twentieth century. Written by the renowned archaeologist C. Leonard Woolley, the work details the systematic excavation of the ancient Sumerian city-state of Ur in modern-day Iraq. Woolley provides a vivid narrative of the archaeological process, bringing to life the grandeur of a civilization that flourished thousands of years ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe work covers the discovery of the legendary Royal Tombs of Ur, revealing breathtaking treasures and providing evidence of complex funerary rites. Beyond the gold and lapis lazuli, Woolley explores the daily lives, religious practices, and architectural achievements of the Sumerians. He also examines the city's historical and biblical significance, particularly its traditional identification as the birthplace of Abraham.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten with both scientific rigor and a keen sense of storytelling, \"Ur of the Chaldees\" serves as an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of Mesopotamia, the origins of urban civilization, and the foundations of modern archaeology. It remains a timeless classic that bridges the gap between academic research and popular historical narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tradd Street Press","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47884463898775,"sku":"9781026066799","price":1817.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781026066799.webp?v=1781107797","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/ur-of-the-chaldees-9781026066799","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}