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Image Not Available for 3 flint flakes with prepared striking platform
3 flint flakes with prepared striking platform
Image Not Available for 3 flint flakes with prepared striking platform
Object Number 49-39-50/8568
Display Title 3 flint flakes with prepared striking platform
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone chipping debris, flakes, prepared striking platforms
Classification
  • Chipping debris
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Mesolithic
  • Levalloiso-Maurusian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Tunisia
Intrasite Grey sands in north bank
Additional Geographic Terms Oued Akarit; Qued Akarit, 1/2 km. north of; Sfax-Gabes Rd, on
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 5.8 x 4.3 x 1.5 cm (2 5/16 x 1 11/16 x 9/16 in.)
Quantity 3
Label on object 49-39-50/8568

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