Telloh

[ te-loh ]

/ tɛˈloʊ /

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

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The find was similar to that made by Sarzec at Telloh; (see Figs. 16 and 17).
Archology and the Bible|George A. Barton
The Telloh tablets appear to be largely lists of offerings made to the temples at Lagash, and temple accounts.
The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria|Morris Jastrow
The foundation of the building goes back to an earlier period than the ruins of Telloh.
The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria|Morris Jastrow
Telloh, excavations, 11;temple records and legal documents, 165.
The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria|Morris Jastrow

The eagle of the southern city-kingdom of Lagash (Telloh) was transported to the Hittites.
The World's Progress, Vol. I (of X)|Various