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Perfect Timing of Ancient Weight Discovery

Writer: AnaRina Bat Tzion KreismanAnaRina Bat Tzion Kreisman
Ancient Two Shekel Coin
Photo: Shai Halevi, IAA

An ancient weight, dating to the First Temple period, was discovered beneath Wilson’s Arch, Temple Mount. “How exciting, in the month of Tishrei, whose symbol is the scales of justice, to find a souvenir from the First Temple period."


Learn also how (and why) do we say "How much does it cost?" in Hebrew.


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