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(p. 40). 3 Ervil is the site of the Assyrian city of Arbela, and in the plains outside itwas fought the great battle between Alexander and Darius. I had no time to examinethe place, but I saw in passing that there were mounds rivalling in size those of theAssyrian capital. Over the principal mound… … vor,. ir. H Other Palaces of Mesopotamia. 51 Balawat} of Kaleh-Shergatr of Karamles^ and in the valley ofthe K/iaboTiT,^ the explorers have encountered the remains ofbuildings and of ornamental figures that must have formed partsof royal palaces, or at least of the dwellings of great nobles.We…
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