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The Sumerians : their history, culture, and character
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The Sumerians : their history, culture, and character

by Samuel Noah Kramer

Written in French, this 1997 guidebook details the ancient archaeological site of Aphrodisias, focusing on its excavated and buried ruins, onsite museum, and ongoing restoration work.

Accession 250 ISBN 9754790647 Publisher University of Chicago Press
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