[133] See chap. v., Part 3, pp. [299], [314].
[134] See chap. v., Part 2, pp. [271-273].
[135] See above, pp. [55], [56]; cf. also Xenophon, Anabasis, v. 4-30.
[136] The inscriptions still largely hold their secrets. The cause would seem to be chiefly the imperfections in our copies, for Professor Sayce’s system (described in the Proc. Soc. Bibl. Arch., 1904, et seqq.) has consistently developed geographical and local names corroborated by the circumstances of discovery. The language seems to be unlike any that is known, and to vary in localities.
[137] The inscribed round-topped stone on its pedestal, on a rise of ground near Bogche, overlooking the Halys. See [Pl. XLVIII.]
[138] Like the massive altar on the pass of Kuru-Bel. See [p. 147].
[139] E.g. the lions found near Derendeh; the obelisk of Izgîn, and the columnar figure from Palanga. See pp. [141], [145].
[140] E.g. the monuments of Jerablus, the site of Carchemish; and of Marash, the ancient Marghasi; also those found at Emir-Ghazi near Ardistama; or at Bor, Nigdeh, and Andaval near Tyana.
[141] Like the lions of Sakje-Geuzi, Marash, Eyuk, etc.