Cornell University Studies in Assyriology and Sumerology (CUSAS) (3 vols.)

by A. R. George; Gabriella Spada; Christopher Metcalf; Marcel Sigrist

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Publisher:

Eisenbrauns

, 2019

Overview

Since 2007, Cornell University Studies in Assyriology and Sumerology (CUSAS) has brought to print an impressive library of cuneiform tablets, many of which are not available anywhere else. These texts provide primary sources for those looking to gain insight into Ancient Near Eastern civilization and history. Complete with transliterations and translations from some of the field’s top scholars, these titles illuminate various facets of ancient Mesopotamia’s religious, literary, political, and cultural traditions.

Key Features

• Provides unparalleled insight into the civilization of the Ancient Near East
• Showcases previously unknown cuneiform tablets and ancient texts, including photographs of the tablets themselves
• Offers expert translation, transliteration, and annotation on these valuable ancient works