The Phonetic Values of the Cuneiform Characters

'The Phonetic Values of the Cuneiform Characters' by George Smith is a foundational work in the study of Assyriology and ancient languages. Published in 1871, this book provides a detailed analysis of the phonetic values associated with cuneiform characters, a crucial element for understanding and translating ancient Mesopotamian texts. Smith’s meticulous research and insightful observations offer valuable insights into the complexities of this ancient writing system. This book remains an essential resource for linguists, historians, and anyone interested in the decipherment and interpretation of cuneiform script.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.