The Origin of Semitic Civilization, Chiefly Upon Philological Evidence is a book written by Archibald Henry Sayce and published in 1872. The book is a detailed exploration of the origins of Semitic civilization, drawing primarily on philological evidence. Sayce examines the languages and cultures of the ancient Semitic peoples, including the Babylonians, Assyrians, and Phoenicians, and traces their development over time. He also explores the connections between the Semitic and other ancient civilizations, such as the Egyptians and the Indo-Europeans. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and development of the Semitic peoples, and provides a fascinating glimpse into the ancient world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.