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Large limestone flake tools retouched on upper face to hand axes, scrapers, clea
Large limestone flake tools retouched on upper face to hand axes, scrapers, clea
Object Number 49-60-50/8755
Display Title Large limestone flake tools retouched on upper face to hand axes, scrapers, clea
Descriptions
Object Description Large limestone flake tools retouched on upper face to hand axes, scrapers, cleavers (4)
Inventory Description Chipped stone hand axes and scrapers(?)
Classification
  • Axe
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Acheulean
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Tunisia
Intrasite Middle level
Additional Geographic Terms Sidi Zin; Le Kef, near
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall (Measurements of largest): 13.2 × 8.9 × 3.1 cm (5 3/16 × 3 1/2 × 1 1/4 in.)
Quantity 4
Label on object 49-60-50/8755; Sidi Zin / N. Moyen; Zuin / S; M

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