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 227
80. Sacred Symbolic Tree of the Assyrians. (From Lord Aberdeens Black Stoue.) wall was continued perpendicularly in brickwoik. In the centre ofthe building, and on the level of the base or terrace, a long vaultedgallery or tunnel was discoA^ered, but it contained no clue to the destination of the… … Obelisk of Divanubara. (Kroiu Layards Nineveh.) Bk. ir. Cii. 111. ASSYRFAN ARCHITECTUriE. 193 The whole now rises to a height of about 120 ft. from the plain,and is composed of sun-dried bricks, with courses of kiln-burnt bricksbetween them, at certain intervals towards the summit, which renderit…
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