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Object Number
49-39-50/8568
Display Title
3 flint flakes with prepared striking platform
Descriptions
Inventory Description
Stone, chipped stone chipping debris, flakes, prepared striking platforms
Classification
- Chipping debris
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- Mesolithic
- Levalloiso-Maurusian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
/
Tunisia
Intrasite
Grey sands in north bank
Additional Geographic Terms
Oued Akarit; Qued Akarit, 1/2 km. north of; Sfax-Gabes Rd, on
Materials
Stone
Dimensions
Overall: 5.8 x 4.3 x 1.5 cm (2 5/16 x 1 11/16 x 9/16 in.)
Quantity
3
Label on object
49-39-50/8568
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