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Image Not Available for 2 detached quartzite flakes with faceted striking platforms
2 detached quartzite flakes with faceted striking platforms
Image Not Available for 2 detached quartzite flakes with faceted striking platforms
Object Number 36-96-50/1686
Display Title 2 detached quartzite flakes with faceted striking platforms
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone chipping debris, flakes, faceted striking platform
Classification
  • Chipping debris
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Acheulean
  • Levalloisian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Uganda / Western Province / <County> / <City> / Nsongezi
Intrasite N horizon of 100' terrace (17' to 20' above M horizon)
Additional Geographic Terms Kagera River; Tanganyika border
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 4.5 x 5.5 x 1.6 cm (1 3/4 x 2 3/16 x 5/8 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 36-96-50/1686; O.5./S

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