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1 very heavily rolled Acheulian-type handaxe made on a flint pebble
1 very heavily rolled Acheulian-type handaxe made on a flint pebble
Object Number 53-45-60/10633
Display Title 1 very heavily rolled Acheulian-type handaxe made on a flint pebble
Descriptions
Inventory Description Chipped stone biface, handaxe, ovate, thick butted, heavily rolled
Classification
  • Biface
  • Raw Material
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Lower Paleolithic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / Israel / <State> / <County> / <City> / Tell Fara
Additional Geographic Terms Tell Fara, within a 5 mile radius of; Khan Yundis, near; Gaza, vicinity of
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 14.1 x 8.3 x 4.9 cm (5 9/16 x 3 1/4 x 1 15/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 53-45-60/10633

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