The North American Review, Volume 4University of Northern Iowa, 1965 |
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... Herodotus . " It may be concluded , that the uppermost stories [ that is , of what is called the tower of Belus ] consisted more of masonry than of earth , but the tower , chiefly of earth , which was retained in its place by a vast ...
... Herodotus . " It may be concluded , that the uppermost stories [ that is , of what is called the tower of Belus ] consisted more of masonry than of earth , but the tower , chiefly of earth , which was retained in its place by a vast ...
Page 342
... the city ; and that it was in such plenty , that it was even used for fuel . ( 2. 1. ) Herodotus , however , brings it from Is or Hit . ” baked ; but M. Beauchamp , describes but one sort 342 [ March , Ancient Persian Bricks .
... the city ; and that it was in such plenty , that it was even used for fuel . ( 2. 1. ) Herodotus , however , brings it from Is or Hit . ” baked ; but M. Beauchamp , describes but one sort 342 [ March , Ancient Persian Bricks .
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... Herodotus ) are placed between evey two layers of bricks , in the tower of Belus ; and in other great ruins higher up , he says , that the osiers were only laid occasionally . ' As the mode of building with reeds between the courses ...
... Herodotus ) are placed between evey two layers of bricks , in the tower of Belus ; and in other great ruins higher up , he says , that the osiers were only laid occasionally . ' As the mode of building with reeds between the courses ...
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