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Object Number 52-58-40/6388
Display Title 2 flint and quartzite flakes
Descriptions
Inventory Description Chipped stone chipping debris, flakes, 1 flint, 1 quartzite
Classification
  • Chipping debris
  • Raw Material
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Paleolithic?
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe / Portugal
Intrasite Surface, weathered from mixed layer (?Middle Palaeolithic Level)
Additional Geographic Terms Benavente, NE of Lison
Dimensions Overall: 4.1 x 3.3 x 1.1 cm (1 5/8 x 1 5/16 x 7/16 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 53-48-40/6388; Benavente; Ben

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