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Object Number
36-96-50/2297
Display Title
Thick quartzite flake with a steeply retouched edge, used as side scraper
Descriptions
Inventory Description
Stone, chipped stone edged tool, scraper and adze combination?, 1 flat side
Classification
- Scraper
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- Levalloisian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
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Uganda
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Western Province
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<County>
/
<City>
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Nsongezi
Intrasite
M Horizon
Additional Geographic Terms
Kagera Valley; Nsongezi, near; Kagera River; Tanganyika border, near the
Materials
Stone
Dimensions
Overall: 10.7 x 8.1 x 4.4 cm (4 3/16 x 3 3/16 x 1 3/4 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
36-96-50/2297; N.2./M./C
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