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Object Number 36-96-50/2305
Display Title Small quartzite pebble tool of Oldowan type - or possibly a core
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone edged tool, crude chopper, oval, sharp edge
Classification
  • Chopper
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: 7 x 8 x 5.7 cm (2 3/4 x 3 1/8 x 2 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 36-96-50/2305; 0.6./C./4

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