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Flint hand axes of various sizes
Flint hand axes of various sizes
Object Number 57-31-60/10747
Display Title Flint hand axes of various sizes
Descriptions
Inventory Description Chipped stone, flint, bifaces, hand axes, ovate, triangular, one with possible broken tip, with cortex
Classification
  • Axe
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Micoquian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / Israel / <State> / <County> / <City> / Et Tabun
Intrasite Level Ec
Additional Geographic Terms Palestine: Wady el Mugur; Mount Camel
Materials Flint
Dimensions Overall (Measurement of largest ): 9.6 × 7.3 × 3.3 cm (3 3/4 × 2 7/8 × 1 5/16 in.)
Quantity 16
Label on object 57-31-60/10747; T.Ed.

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