Internal Structure
The scans showed internal cracks and density differences that were not visible externally. These features helped determine whether the weights had been intentionally modified or had fractured naturally over time.
Manufacturing Evidence
CT imaging revealed internal tool marks and shaping patterns. These details helped identify workshop traditions and standardization practices in ancient Jerusalem.
Economic Interpretation
The weights provided evidence of trade and economic regulation. CT analysis helped determine whether weights had been altered to manipulate value.
Preservation Benefits
CT scanning allowed researchers to assess structural stability without physically handling the weights, preserving them for future study.
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Radiography of Iron Age Arrowheads from Lachish for Biblical History Studies
Micro CT Examination of the Jerusalem Ossuary Collection for Biblical Confirmation