Bronze Age Weights from Mesopotamia, Iran & Greater Indus Valley

A comprehensive analysis of over 2000 Bronze Age weights, many previously unpublished, from Mesopotamia, Iran, and the Greater Indus Valley reveals intricate metrological systems and cultural exchanges. The study, led by Enrico Ascalone, focuses on nearly 900 weights from Dholavira—a UNESCO World Heritage Site in India—and approximately 750 from Susa, Iran. It provides detailed typology, material analysis, and archaeological context, offering the first extensive metrological examination of Mature Harappan culture weights. The research, supported by the ERC project 'WEIGHTANDVALUE,' highlights the sophistication of Bronze Age trade systems across West and South Asia.

Ascalone, E. (2022). Bronze Age Weights from Mesopotamia, Iran & Greater Indus Valley (, Ed.). Wachholtz. https://doi.org/10.23797/9783529035425