Small pointed flint flakes, retouched on both surfaces of one side

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Object Number 39-38-40/5411

Display Title Small pointed flint flakes, retouched on both surfaces of one side

Descriptions

Object Description Small pointed flint flakes, retouched on both surfaces of one side

Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone biface, hand axe, small, ovate, grey, with cortex

Classification

Department Archaeological

Culture

Acheulean II
Acheulean III

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Europe / France

Intrasite 30 metre terrace

Additional Geographic Terms Somme Valley; Cagny; Route de Boves

Materials Chert

Dimensions Overall: 7.9 x 5.4 x 2.4 cm (3 1/8 x 2 1/8 x 15/16 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 39-38-40/5411; CAGNY/RTE DE BOVES

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