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Object Number 36-96-50/1645
Display Title Quartzite chopper
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone edged tool, chopper, roughly ovate, on flake
Classification
  • Chopper
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Middle Acheulean
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Uganda / Western Province / <County> / <City> / Nsongezi
Intrasite M horizon of 100' terrace
Additional Geographic Terms Kagera River; Tanganyika border
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 9.8 x 9.7 x 3 cm (3 7/8 x 3 13/16 x 1 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 36-96-50/1645; N2/M/B

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