mass · Mesopotamia / Levant · Antiquity
One Mesopotamian shekel (later reference standard) is understood to be about 0.00833 kilograms.
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mass · Mesopotamia / Levant · Antiquity
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Definition
shekel (ancient mass) is a mass measurement concept whose value depends on the named historical, regional, textual, or commodity variant.
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shekel (ancient mass) covers several documented traditions, each with its own value. Choose a variant below to see a figure.
History & use
Early Dynastic standards were heavier/more variable; a generic Mesopotamian shekel is not one universal mass.
Modern use
Retained primarily for historical, educational, or reference use rather than as a current standardized calculator unit.
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