(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… … VOL. IL IT Other Palaces of Mesopotamia. 51 Balawat} of Kaleh-Shergat? of Karamies? and in the valley ofthe Khabour? 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 shall…
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