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Object Number 38-105-60/3267
Display Title 6 flint blades
Descriptions
Inventory Description Chipped stone blades, some prismatic, retouched edges, some w. cortex
Classification
  • Prismatic blade
  • Raw Material
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Middle Aurignacian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / Palestine
Intrasite Layer D1
Additional Geographic Terms Mugharet el-Wad; Wady Mugharet; Athlit, near
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 6.6 x 2.3 x 0.9 cm (2 5/8 x 7/8 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity 5
Label on object 38-105-60/3267; MW D1; 2169; 2176; 2178; 2191; 2193

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