Quartzite core

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Object Number 36-96-50/1653

Display Title Quartzite core

Descriptions

Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone core, polyhedral, large, with chopping edges?

Classification

Polyhedral core

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: 13.8 x 9.4 x 7.9 cm (5 7/16 x 3 11/16 x 3 1/8 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 36-96-50/1653; N2/M/E

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