A history of architecture in all countries, from the earliest times to the present day (1902)
Fergusson, James, 1808-1886, Spiers, Richard Phené, 1838-1916, Kerr, Robert, 1823-1904 · London, J. Murray · leaf 208
n the centre of the north-western wall was a gap, in which was situated the mound on whichthe palace stood. It seems to have been a peculiarity common to all The whole of the information regard-I tinuation, Ninive et TAssyric, by M.ing Khorsabad is taken from M. Bottas Victor Place,great work on… … 60. Terrace Wall at Khorsabad. time sought the protection of a walled enclosure to cover the gatewaysand entrances to their palaces. At Koyunjik and Nimroud the outerface of the palace was covered and protected by the river Tigris; andhere the small brook Kausser flows past the fort, and, though…
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