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Ilimeru

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The Neo-Assyrian name of Mila Mergi, according to an inscription of the Assyrian king Tiglath-pileser III.

Romanized Name(s):
Ilimeru

Name as attested:

Language:
Akkadian

Name type:
geographic name

Accuracy of transcription:
accurate

Level of transcription completeness:
complete

Level of certainty in association between name and the place:
Certain

Temporal attestations:

Early 1st Millennium BC Mesopotamia (1000-720 BC) (confident)

References:

Evidence:

RINAP 1 Tiglath-pileser III 37 (Q003450)

See Further:

Helsinki Atlas, p. 27, map 4 grid B4

Initial Provenance:

Details:

The identification of Mila Mergi as ancient Ilimeru is provided by an Akkadian inscription of the Neo-Assyrian king Tiglath-pileser III; the inscription and accompanying relief are engraved on the side of the mountain.

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