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Object Number 36-96-50/1664
Display Title Quartzite core with prepared striking platform
Descriptions
Inventory Description Quartzite core
Classification
  • 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 Quartzite
Dimensions Overall: 9.2 x 6.3 x 7.2 cm (3 5/8 x 2 1/2 x 2 13/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 36-96-50/1664; W / '9'O

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