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2 medium-sized pointed stone hand axes made on cores, thick butts, quartzite
2 medium-sized pointed stone hand axes made on cores, thick butts, quartzite
Object Number 54-35-50/10033
Display Title 2 medium-sized pointed stone hand axes made on cores, thick butts, quartzite
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone bifaces, hand axes ovate, thick butts, narrow pointed blade
Classification
  • Axe
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Final Acheulian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Algeria
Additional Geographic Terms Tabalbelat region: Morocco, Southern and Aoulef, Oasis of; between W frontier of
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 13.8 x 8.5 x 5.1 cm (5 7/16 x 3 3/8 x 2 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 54-35-50/10033

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