Archaeological Excavations and the Modern Rediscovery of Akkadian Civilization (late 19th–21st centuries CE)

1. Rawlinson begins copying Behistun Inscription

   Jan 1, 1835Labels: Henry Rawlinson, Behistun Inscription

   • Britannica
   • Behistun

2. Hincks announces early decipherment progress

   Jan 1, 1846Labels: Edward Hincks

   • Coll ge

3. Layard publishes 'Nineveh and its Remains'

   Jan 1, 1849Labels: A H, Nineveh

   • NLS

4. de Sarzec begins excavations at Telloh (Girsu)

   Jan 1, 1877Labels: Ernest de, Telloh Girsu

   • Sarzec
   • Girsu

5. Gudea Cylinders discovered at Telloh

   Jan 1, 1877Labels: Gudea Cylinders, Telloh Girsu

   • Cylinders

6. University of Pennsylvania begins Nippur excavations

   Jan 1, 1889Labels: University of, Nippur

   • Nippur

7. Manishtushu Obelisk found at Susa

   Jan 1, 1897Labels: Manishtushu Obelisk, Susa

   • Manishtushu

8. Victory Stele of Naram-Sin discovered at Susa

   Jan 1, 1898Labels: Victory Stele, Naram-Sin

   • Stele
   • Michigan

9. Mallowan excavates Tell Brak and finds Akkadian tablets

   Jan 1, 1937Labels: Max Mallowan, Tell Brak

   • Brak

10. Chicago-led renewed excavations at Nippur begin

    Jan 1, 1948Labels: Oriental Institute, Nippur

    • Nippur

11. Oates-led excavations commence at Tell Brak

    Jan 1, 1976Labels: David Oates, Tell Brak

    • Brak

12. Tell Leilan excavations spotlight Akkadian northern administration

    Jan 1, 1979Labels: Tell Leilan

    • Leilan

13. Telloh excavations resume via British Museum training program

    Jan 1, 2016Labels: British Museum, Telloh Girsu

    • Girsu