Kesh (Sumer)

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Not to be confused with Kish (Sumer)

Kesh was an ancient Sumerian city and religious site, whose patron goddess was Ninhursag. It's location is uncertain; some of the possible sites put forth include Al-Ubaid, near Ur, or Tell al-Wilayah near Adab.

There is a famous Kesh Temple Hymn[1] about Ninhursag's temple in Kesh, where she is called Nintud. The goddess Nisaba appears as the temple's caretaker and decision maker.