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Silver before coins: Evidence of an early monetary system in the land of Israel
Evidence from the Shiloh and Gezer regions indicates that as early as the 17th century BCE, weighed silver was already used for commerce. By Sveta Listratov, TPS Long before coins were invented, silver served as a form of money in the Land of Israel, a new study by the University of Haifa reveals. Published in the Journal of World Prehistory, the research shows that from roughly 3,600 to 2,600 years ago, silver was systematically used for trade,…
How can commerce and the economy flourish in a world without money? A groundbreaking study from the University of Haifa reveals that in the Land of Israel, years before the invention of the first coins, money served as a major means of payment. In fact, its use began some 3,600 years ago and continued for about 1,500 years, fulfilling an economic role that changed and developed over time. Dr. Tzilla Eshel, from the School of Archaeology and Mari…
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