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Object Number 37-74-50/2133
Display Title 6 quartzite fist axes
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone bifaces, fist axes, ovate, large, thick
Classification
  • Axe
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Acheulean
  • Mousterian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Morocco / <State> / <County> / Tit Mellil
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 24 x 13.3 x 6.8 cm (9 7/16 x 5 1/4 x 2 11/16 in.)
Quantity 6
Label on object 37-74-50/2133; TM/1; TM/2; TM/6; (B/5141)

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