Esiladattu

Esiladattu is a term with origins in the ancient Mesopotamian language of Sumerian. It is believed to refer to a specific type of religious or administrative official. The precise meaning and responsibilities associated with esiladattu are not fully understood due to the limited surviving textual evidence. However, scholars generally interpret the term as relating to a role of oversight or stewardship within temple complexes or state administration.

The esiladattu may have been involved in managing resources, overseeing agricultural production, or perhaps even holding judicial or priestly functions. The exact nature of their duties would likely have varied depending on the specific period and city-state in which they served. Evidence for the term appears in cuneiform texts, often in administrative or economic records. Further research and decipherment of these ancient documents are necessary to provide a more definitive understanding of the esiladattu's position and significance in Sumerian society.