Definition: The archaeological site of Telloh is the remains of an ancient Sumerian city called Girsu, occupied between 2500-2300 BC. Excavated by Ernest de Sarzac in the late 19th century, Telloh has produced over 40,000 cuneiform tablets. De Sarzac believed Telloh was the capital of the Lagash state; but recent investigations and information from the tablets indicate the site was a religious center in the state of Lagash and not the capital city.
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