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4 large quartzite pyramidal cores
Image Not Available for 4 large quartzite pyramidal cores
Object Number 48-5-50/8884
Display Title 4 large quartzite pyramidal cores
Descriptions
Inventory Description Chipped stone cores, casual
Classification
  • Core
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Paleolithic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Morocco / Tangier
Intrasite Pediment gravels containing Acheulean & Levalloiso -Mousterian and pebble tools
Additional Geographic Terms Cape Ashakar
Materials Quartzite
Dimensions Overall: 10 x 10.3 x 5.4 cm (3 15/16 x 4 1/16 x 2 1/8 in.)
Quantity 14
Label on object 48-5-50/8884; 11.S/NE/1/4; 11.S/NE/1/4

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