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6 quartzite tortoise cores
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Object Number 36-96-50/1744
Display Title 6 quartzite tortoise cores
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone cores, casual, tortoiseback
Classification
  • Casual core
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Late Levalloisian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Uganda / Eastern Province / <County> / <City> / Walasi Hill
Intrasite 0" - 6" in subsurface rubble
Additional Geographic Terms North Bugishu; Mt. Elgon, near
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 4.6 x 3.6 x 3.7 cm (1 13/16 x 1 7/16 x 1 7/16 in.)
Quantity 6
Label on object 36-96-50/1744; W.b.F./2452; W.b.F./2453; W.b.F./2491; W.b.F./2496; W.b.F./2505;

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