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Object Number 34-166-60/584
Display Title Fist axes
Descriptions
Inventory Description Chipped stone, flint, hand axe, with cortex
Classification
  • Axe
  • Biface
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Acheulean
  • Mousterian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / Palestine
Intrasite Level Ea
Additional Geographic Terms Mugharet-et-Tabun; Athlit, near
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall (Measurement of largest ): 11.9 × 7.7 × 3.9 cm (4 11/16 × 3 1/16 × 1 9/16 in.)
Quantity 18
Label on object 34-166-60/584; T.Ea.

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