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Published online by Cambridge University Press: 19 November 2009
It having been my intention for some time to visit a few of the ruined cities whose decay has converted realms into desarts, and strewed the path of the shepherd with fragments of arches and pillars that once arose in majesty over heroic warriors, I set out in September 1826, for the purpose of examining the remains of the once celebrated city of Ahwuz, lying on the banks of the noble river Karun.
page 205 note * I believe Cufic coins have also been found in the ruins. I purchased a gold one, but will not vouch for its having been dug up there: it is nearly one thousand years old, and is as fresh in appearance as if just from the mint.
page 206 note * I met with a few small intaglios, generally denominated seals, and probably used as such, similar to those found at and near Babylon; the villagers assured me they had procured then when digging for bricks, which I think is not unlikely.
page 207 note * I was prevented examining the other mounds, that extend to the verge of the horizon, from not being able to procure a horse or a mule, although I offered a large sum for the hire of one; most likely the Sheikh did not deem it safe, from the disturbed state of the country.