A special weight for deceiving buyers: an unusual artifact was discovered in Israel

Archaeologists have discovered cargo that was used for trade in ancient Jerusalem. Find size

was 14 mm in diameter and 12 mm in height.The weight is made of solid limestone. On the surface of the weight, scientists found engravings indicating that its weight was two gers, that is, 0.944 grams. Despite this, the actual weight weighs almost three times as much, at least 3.61 grams.

Photo: ELIYAHU YANAI / CITY OF DAVID

Two experts in archeology, Eli Shukron fromThe Hebrew University of Jerusalem and Hagai Cohen Colonimus explained this discrepancy in the data by the fact that the cargo was used in trade to deceive people. Carrying heavy and light weights, merchants used them appropriately when buying or selling goods.

In turn, The Jerusalem Post notes that this type of fraud is described in detail in the Bible, where it is sharply criticized. 

The full results of the excavation will be published on Friday as part of the City of David research conference book of the Megalim Institute for the Study of Judaism in Israel.

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Hera - translated from Old Hebrew. as "grain".