Lost Civilization (Babylon)

Author: Chen Xiaojiang & Mao Rui
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Publish Date: 2001-02-01
Features: This book is part of the "Lost Civilizations" series published by East China Normal University Press. It combines text and illustrations to provide a detailed introduction to the rise and fall of the famous Mesopotamian civilization and the ancient Babylonian Kingdom. The book begins with "Peeling away the mists of a thousand years: The rebirth of the Babylonian civilization," narrating the dynamic creators of civilizations, the vibrant life in Mesopotamia, the culture inscribed on clay tablets, beliefs in this life and the afterlife, the dreamlike architecture and magical artworks, outstanding scientific and technological achievements, and the lost early civilization. It paints a vivid picture of the customs of an ancient civilization for readers. The book includes over 100 illustrations and features simple and concise language, making it suitable for all readers interested in ancient civilizations and culture.