MEROE.
Historical Evidence that this is the Cemetery of the
Capital of Ethiopia. — The imposing Appearance, Number,
Position, and Dimensions of the Pyramids. — Ethiopian
Arch. — Proofs that the Knowledge of the Arts descended
front Ethiopia. — Edifices of a pyramidal Form the best
adapted to resist the Ravages of Time. — Peculiar Style
of the Sculpture. — The Language of Hieroglyphics
generally known in Ethiopia. — The Style of the Sculpture
the Criterion of the Age. — Monumental, geological, and
historical Evidence that the Knowledge of the Arts
descended from Meroe. — Description of the Sculpture. —
Name of Meroe on the Monuments. — Meroe peculiarly
interesting, as the Birth-place of the Arts. — Sandstone
Quarries. — Site of the City. — Villages of the present
Inhabitants. — Agriculture. — Cailliaud 66