Telloh

or Tel·lo

[ te-loh ]

/ tɛˈloʊ /

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noun

a village in SE Iraq, between the lower Tigris and Euphrates: site of the ancient Sumerian city of Lagash.

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How to use Telloh in a sentence

The eagle of the southern city-kingdom of Lagash (Telloh) was transported to the Hittites.
The World's Progress, Vol. I (of X)|Various
The find was similar to that made by Sarzec at Telloh; (see Figs. 16 and 17).
Archology and the Bible|George A. Barton
It differs widely from the sculptures of Telloh, which are less refined and artistically advanced.
The American Journal of Archaeology, 1893-1|Various
Much of our knowledge of the history of early Babylonia is derived from material found at Telloh.
Archology and the Bible|George A. Barton

The foundation of the building goes back to an earlier period than the ruins of Telloh.
The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria|Morris Jastrow