Pis'mennye pamiatniki VostokaPis'mennye pamiatniki VostokaПисьменные памятники Востока1811-8062Eco-Vector63362610.55512/WMO633626Research worksИсследованияResearch ArticleThe Monumental Building Inscription of Nebuchadnezzar IIМонументальная строительная надпись Навуходоносора IIBalashovIakov A.БалашовЯков Александрович
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The article examines the history of study and some features of a large building inscription of the Babylonian king Nebuchadnezzar II, who is known primarily from the Old Testament. The text describes the construction and restoration works carried out in Babylon, revealing the “great builder” side of the king. In addition, the article provides a full and commented translation of the inscription into Russian.

В статье рассматриваются история изучения и некоторые особенности большой строительной надписи вавилонского царя Навуходоносора II, который известен прежде всего по книгам Ветхого Завета. Текст подробно повествует о строительных и восстановительных работах, которые проводились в Вавилоне, и раскрывает образ царя как великого строителя. Кроме этого, в статье представлен полный комментированный перевод надписи на русский язык.

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