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Object Number 52-16-50/9524
Display Title 2 flint backed blades
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone blades, backed, triangular, brown
Classification
  • Blade
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Neolithic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Tunisia
Intrasite Surface
Additional Geographic Terms Oued Akarit; Surface site on Plateau; Mousterian site, 1/2 km. NW of
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 1.4 x 4.3 x 0.5 cm (9/16 x 1 11/16 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 52-16-50/9524

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