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Abstract

Artifacts uncovered during underwater excavations and surveys in the northern bay of ‘Atlit were assigned to seven assemblages dating to the Hellenistic period. The finds include a ship’s prow, a battering ram, a horse bridle and bit, bronze coins, square lead scale weights, lead pyramidal fishing sinkers, a bronze oil lamp and a lead sling shot. Some of the scale weights are inscribed and dated; most of the lead pyramidal fishing sinkers relate to a weight standard common in northern Phoenicia. It is assumed that several or all of the finds originated in the same wreckage event, possibly the consequence of a military campaign, connected with the Ptolemaic operation in the region.

Keywords

Mediterranean coast, maritime archaeology, ship cargo, weight system, administration, measurements, numismatics, epigraphy, war ship, merchant ship, stamps, devices

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