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Image Not Available for 1 trimming flake and 1 trimming blade from the black layer.
1 trimming flake and 1 trimming blade from the black layer.
Image Not Available for 1 trimming flake and 1 trimming blade from the black layer.
Object Number 52-16-50/11171
Display Title 1 trimming flake and 1 trimming blade from the black layer.
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone chipping debris, trimming flake, with cortex
Classification
  • Chipping debris
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Mousterian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Tunisia
Intrasite Black layer
Additional Geographic Terms North Africa; Oued Akarit
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 1.4 x 1.6 x 0.5 cm (9/16 x 5/8 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 52-16-50/11171

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