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Image Not Available for Thick, triangular-shaped quartzite flake with a plain striking platform
Thick, triangular-shaped quartzite flake with a plain striking platform
Image Not Available for Thick, triangular-shaped quartzite flake with a plain striking platform
Object Number 36-96-50/2296
Display Title Thick, triangular-shaped quartzite flake with a plain striking platform
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone chipping debris, flake, triangular, plain striking platform
Classification
  • Chipping debris
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Levalloisian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Uganda / Western Province / <County> / <City> / Nsongezi
Intrasite M Horizon
Additional Geographic Terms Kagera Valley; Nsongezi, near; Kagera River; Tanganyika border, near the
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 9.5 x 9.6 x 2.8 cm (3 3/4 x 3 3/4 x 1 1/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 36-96-50/2296; N.40./B.

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