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2 large quartzite flakes
2 large quartzite flakes
Object Number 36-96-50/1774
Display Title 2 large quartzite flakes
Descriptions
Inventory Description Chipped stone, quartz flakes
Classification
  • Flake
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Neolithic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Uganda / <State> / <County> / <City> / Granite Rock Shelter
Intrasite 24" - 30"
Additional Geographic Terms Buganda-Muzizi River Area; Hoima and Fort Portal, halfway between; camp, near
Materials Quartz
Dimensions Overall (Measurement of largest): 3.4 × 2.2 × 0.8 cm (1 5/16 × 7/8 × 5/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 36-96-50/1774

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