(December 7, 2010 at 9:35 am)16three-john Wrote: I have not heard of this man before. From what I think, he found writings from the city of Ur, not the city itself. The finding and excavation of the city, as far as I am sure, is credited to a British man named J.E. Taylor, in the years 1854-55. The British Museum commenced its excavations of the acient city in 1919. Can you please specify as to whether you think Pietro Della Valle found the city, or just the writings and seals?
I can suggest that you google
Pietro Della Valle ur seals 1625
I was addressing the tablets and scrolls issue I suggest that you can do your own homework regarding your questions. I find it best to let individuals cure their own ignorance by doing their own research.
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