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2 quartzite cores
Image Not Available for 2 quartzite cores
Object Number 48-5-50/8900
Display Title 2 quartzite cores
Descriptions
Inventory Description Chipped stone cores, casual
Classification
  • Casual core
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Paleolithic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Morocco / Tangier
Intrasite Derived Pediment gravels; slope wash of Derived Gravels
Additional Geographic Terms Cape Ashakar
Materials Quartzite
Dimensions Overall: 10.4 x 9.5 x 8.7 cm (4 1/8 x 3 3/4 x 3 7/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 48-5-50/8900; 3.b.s; 6.b.s

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