Skip to main content
Object Number 34-166-60/606
Display Title Flint fist axes and bifaces
Descriptions
Inventory Description Chipped stone, hand axes and bifaces with cortex on one end, utilized
Classification
  • Biface
  • Axe
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Acheulean
  • Mousterian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / Palestine
Intrasite Level Ec
Additional Geographic Terms Mugharet-et-Tabun; Athlit, near
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall (Measurement of largest ): 9.4 × 7.5 × 2.4 cm (3 11/16 × 2 15/16 × 15/16 in.)
Quantity 14
Label on object 34-166-60/606; T.Ec.10.; 12; 11

Important Note about Historical Language

Collections records may contain language, reflecting past collecting practices and methods of analysis, that is no longer acceptable. The Peabody Museum is committed to addressing the problem of offensive and discriminatory language present in its database. Our museum staff are continually updating these records, adding to and improving content. We welcome your feedback and any questions or concerns you may want to share. Please email us with your comments.

PrimaryMedia Object Number Title Classification Geography/Provenience SHARE
Flint bifaces and hand axes with cortex
34-136-60/816 Flint bifaces and hand axes with cortex
Biface
Axe
Palestine
Flint hand axes and bifaces
34-136-60/817 Flint hand axes and bifaces
Biface
Axe
Palestine
Flint fist axes and biface
33-86-60/437 Flint fist axes and biface
Biface
Axe
Palestine
4 flint fist axes
35-32-40/1760 4 flint fist axes
Axe
France
4 flint fist axes - medium rolling
37-10-40/3748 4 flint fist axes - medium rolling
Axe
Berkshire
4 flint fist axes - 3 heavily rolled & patinated with cortex adhearing
36-1-60/2649 4 flint fist axes - 3 heavily rolled & patinated with cortex adhearing
Axe
Raw Material
Syria
2 flint fist axes
35-32-40/1850 2 flint fist axes
Axe
France
Flint fist axes
34-136-60/818 Flint fist axes
Axe
Palestine
"Fist-axes" small
12-10-40/E1166 "Fist-axes" small
Axe
France
10 fist axes of flint
37-71-50/2126 10 fist axes of flint
Raw Material
Axe
Algeria
Flint bifaces and hand axes
2019.1.42 Flint bifaces and hand axes
Axe
Biface
Palestine
Flint bifaces and hand axes
57-31-60/10748 Flint bifaces and hand axes
Biface
Axe
Et Tabun