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Object Number 36-96-50/1648
Display Title 2 quartzite choppers
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone edged tools, choppers, roughly ovate, 1 with protrusion
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: 13.6 x 9.1 x 4.3 cm (5 3/8 x 3 9/16 x 1 11/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 36-96-50/1648; N2/M/C

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