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Image Not Available for Large quartzite core with plain striking platform
Large quartzite core with plain striking platform
Image Not Available for Large quartzite core with plain striking platform
Object Number 36-96-50/1680
Display Title Large quartzite core with plain striking platform
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone core polyhedral large, plain striking platform, with cortex
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: 8.8 x 17.5 x 14.7 cm (3 7/16 x 6 7/8 x 5 13/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 36-96-50/1680; N4/M

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