Quartzite core

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Object Number 36-96-50/1718

Display Title Quartzite core

Descriptions

Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone core, polyhedral, with cortex

Classification

Polyhedral core

Department Archaeological

Culture

Levalloisian?
Late Acheulean?

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Africa / Uganda / Eastern Province / Jinja District / Busoga Kingdom
Africa / Uganda / Eastern Province

Additional Geographic Terms Jinja, Railway construction pit near

Materials Stone

Dimensions Overall: 4.7 x 7.6 x 6.1 cm (1 7/8 x 3 x 2 3/8 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 36-96-50/1718; R.P. 4./ B-

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