(left) Miskatonic Archaeologists excavate a Middle-Eastern site in 1923. Professor Bernard Houston heads the team of researchers.
(right) At the "Gates of Hell" as the locals would call the dwelling of Abdul Alhazred. It took weeks before a work team could be assembled to excavate deeper into the site. Superstitious beliefs kept many away fearing the retribution of 'Old Ones'. When questioned several pointed to the sky and screaming "IA! IA!"
(left) Professor Houston and an assistant examine human remains found at the site. Believed to be one of the victims of the making of the "Kitab Al-Azif", they are now stored in the vaults of Universities Unnatural
History department.
(right) Professor Houston and associate Dr. Maldery examine artifacts from the Alhazred site. Among the artifacts were fragments of the Kitab Al-Alazif, clay fragments of Cuneiform, and a small Idol.
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