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The discovery and decipherment of the trilingual cuneiform inscriptions

By Arthur John Booth
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A scholarly narrative recounts the gradual discovery, copying, and study of the Achaemenian monuments carrying three parallel cuneiform texts, following travellers' reports, archaeological surveys, and publication of inscriptions. It explains the distinctive scripts, the stepwise decipherment of the simplest Persian column which provided the key to the others, and how comparative analysis unlocked Babylonian and related scripts. The account surveys major expeditions, epigraphic methods, and philological breakthroughs, and concludes with the broader linguistic and historical consequences that arose from reading the trilingual texts and the recovery of Babylonian and Sumerian material.

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Arthur John Booth

Arthur John Booth was a scholar known for his contributions to the study of ancient scripts and inscriptions. His notable work, "The Discovery and Decipherment of the Trilingual Cuneiform Inscriptions," explores the complexities of cuneiform writing and its historical significance. Booth's research has provided valuable insights into the understanding of ancient civilizations and their languages, making him a noteworthy figure in the field of epigraphy and linguistics.

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