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by Charles F. Horne (Editor)
The Tel-el-Amarna Letters is a book written by Charles F. Horne that explores the historical significance of a collection of letters discovered in 1887 in Tel-el-Amarna, Egypt. These letters date back to 1400 B.C. and were written during the reign of Pharaoh Akhenaten. The letters were written in cuneiform on clay tablets and were sent from various rulers and officials throughout the ancient Near East to the Egyptian Pharaoh.The book provides a detailed analysis of the letters, including their historical context, their content, and their significance in understanding the political and social climate of the time. The letters cover a wide range of topics, including diplomacy, trade, military campaigns, and religious practices.Horne's book also provides insight into the decipherment and translation of the cuneiform script, which was a major breakthrough in the study of ancient history. The Tel-el-Amarna Letters is a valuable resource for scholars and students of ancient history, as well as anyone interested in the politics and culture of the ancient Near East.THIS 104 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Sacred Books and Early Literature of the East: Babylonia and Assyria, by Charles F. Horne. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766100138.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
