A History of Babylon, from the Foundation of the Monarchy to the Persian Conquest

by L. W. King

[69]. Figure of deity in portable shrine; after Layard 295

[70]. Sumerian harp, with the sound-case surmounted by the figure of a bull 298

[71]. The guardian lions of the Eastern Gate of Heaven, from the impression of a cylinder-seal in the Louvre; after Heuzey 299

[72]. Winged monster on enamelled frieze at Persepolis; after Dieulafoy 300

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MAPS AND PLANS

[I]. Diagram to illustrate the political centre of gravity in Babylonia (Fig. 1) 8

[II]. Map of the neighbourhood of Babylon and Birs-Nimrûd (Fig. 2) 16

[III]. Plan of the ruins of Babylon (Fig. 3) 24