Set in Stone: Unearthing a 2,000-Year-Old Receipt in Jerusalem

In the digital age, receipts are often fleeting, disappearing into the ether of our email inboxes or crumpled up and discarded. But 2,000 years ago, financial records were set in stone — quite literally. Archaeologists have unearthed an inscribed stone in Jerusalem that serves as a testament to ancient financial transactions, offering a fascinating glimpse into the economic life of the city during the early Roman period.