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3 large thick elongated stone hand axes
3 large thick elongated stone hand axes
Object Number 54-35-50/10030
Display Title 3 large thick elongated stone hand axes
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone bifaces, axes, ovate, large, thick, 1 flat butt
Classification
  • Axe
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Final Acheulian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Algeria
Additional Geographic Terms Tabalbelat region: Morocco, Southern and Aoulef, Oasis of; between W frontier of
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 20 x 9.7 x 6.5 cm (7 7/8 x 3 13/16 x 2 9/16 in.)
Quantity 3
Label on object 54-35-50/10030

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