The site of Tell Halaf was located by Baron von Oppenheim while on a mission to survey the land for the Baghdad Railway. The Baron returned some years later to excavate the mound; and this monograph is his considered statement of the site's importance. Setting the stage with a narrative of the discovery of the tell; von Oppenheim proceeds to describe the structures; monumental statuary and smaller objects recovered from the dig. Lavishly illustrated with over 85 illustrations and maps; this volume contains a storehouse of knowledge on ancient Syria; at that time part of the cultural continuum of Mesopotamia.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful. Reality of AtlantisBy Janet JonesImpressively researched; Atlantis in the is a fascinating account of artifacts gathered by Father Crespi from natives of Ecuador; saved by him; and eventually confiscated by the Ecuadorian government only to be lost and given away for almost nothing. Richard Wingate connects the artifacts with their countries of origin; making a case for the existence of the continent of Atlantis in the Atlantic Ocean. Mr. Wingate shows how Atlantis was destroyed by a "Doomsday Machine" in a war fought for world domination; using advanced nuclear technology. A Fembril winter (somewhat like a Wisconsin winter lasting 300 years) resulted from this nuclear attack. We hope that history will not repeat itself.The book has wonderful photography of the artifacts and of the tunnel where Father Crespi had hidden them. Unfortunately; Father Crespi's kindness; expressed by his willingness to pay the natives for obviously counterfeit pieces; caused scientists and other officials to question the authenticity of the entire collection; implying that Father Crespi was a fraud and had no true understanding of the value of the pieces. Actually; he had impeccable understanding.I thought it was a terrific book.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. ExcellentBy halfmoonrayExcellent gripping adventure tale that ties in with other books on the subject quite accurately. A bigger and truer picture of history is being painted and lost civilizations are being uncovered with books like this. Great and highly recommend this one.0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Atlantis in the By Callie's MomThis was a good read. It was not quite what i was expec ting when I ordered it but I enjoyed it anywayl
