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Object Number 34-136-60/769
Display Title Retouched flint flakes with signs of thermal fracturing
Descriptions
Inventory Description Chipped stone, flint, flakes, retouching, possible burin, signs of thermal fracturing
Classification
  • Flake
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Lower Mousterian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / Palestine
Intrasite Level D
Additional Geographic Terms Mugharet et-Tabun; Athlit, near
Materials Flint
Dimensions Overall (Measurement of largest ): 5.9 × 3.3 × 1.9 cm (2 5/16 × 1 5/16 × 3/4 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 34-136-60/769; D.33.; D.13.

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