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Object Number
49-39-50/8576
Display Title
Flint flake with prepared striking platform
Descriptions
Inventory Description
Stone, chipped stone chipping debris, flake, prepared striking platform
Classification
- Chipping debris
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- Upper Paleolithic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
/
Tunisia
Intrasite
South bank, surface west of Levalloiso-Mousterian site
Additional Geographic Terms
Oued Akarit; Qued Akarit, 1/2 km. north of; Sfax-Gabes Rd, on
Materials
Stone
Dimensions
Overall: 4.2 x 2.8 x 0.5 cm (1 5/8 x 1 1/8 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
49-39-50/8576
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