At present this mine is almost unworked, nothing more having been ascertained than that the subjects whereof the tables treat are various, and their apparent value very different.

Comparative philology seems to have been largely studied, and the works upon it exhibit great care and diligence.

Chronology is evidently much valued, and very exact records are kept whereby the lapse of time can even now be accurately measured.

Geography and history have each an important place in Assyrian learning; while astronomy and mythology occupy at least as great a share of attention.

The astronomical observations recorded are thought to be frequently inaccurate, as might be expected when there were no instruments, or none of any great value.