The Monuments of Nineveh

The Monuments of Nineveh provides intricate, hand-drawn sketches of sculptures, bas reliefs, and other findings from the Nineveh archaeological site. Austin Henry Layard’s detailed work offers a rare glimpse into early Mesopotamian culture. Each plate—drawn on the spot at the dig site—is accompanied by a description that details the subject’s physical characteristics and provides insights on the work’s meaning and significance.