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Image Not Available for Quartzite core or chopper
Quartzite core or chopper
Image Not Available for Quartzite core or chopper
Object Number 36-96-50/1688
Display Title Quartzite core or chopper
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone edged tool, chopper, on core, heavy
Classification
  • Chopper
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Levalloisian
  • Acheulean
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: 7.3 x 8.3 x 7.8 cm (2 7/8 x 3 1/4 x 3 1/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 36-96-50/1688; O.5.S

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