Sounding weights in Antiquity

As a main process of this thesis, past works –which are limited in numbers- done concerning the sounding leads were found and studied in detail. The data which was provided by previously mentioned study is combined in this thesis with additional information and reasonable suggestions. Sounding leads in modern times with their usage, mistakes concerning the usage, areas of usage were analysed. In addition to the noted studies theoretical implications done through the further study of the ancient depictions containing sounding leads. Lastly, all the information gained from the mentioned methods were reanalysed together with the knowledge of the ancient sources. Finds about the ancient sounding weights were presented according to the typologies formed by J.P. Oleson and E. Galili- B. Rosen-D. Zviely.