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4 large flat pointed stone hand axes
4 large flat pointed stone hand axes
Object Number 54-35-50/10038
Display Title 4 large flat pointed stone hand axes
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone bifaces, hand axes, ovate, large flat pointed
Classification
  • Axe
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Final Acheulian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Algeria
Additional Geographic Terms Tabalbelat region: Morocco, Southern and Aoulef, Oasis of; between W frontier of
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 18 x 9.7 x 4.5 cm (7 1/16 x 3 13/16 x 1 3/4 in.)
Quantity 4
Label on object 54-35-50/10038; Tabalbelat

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