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Object Number
982-10-60/13645
Display Title
Discoidal biface; quartzite.
Descriptions
Object Description
Acheulian biface; discoidal biface of quartzite.
Inventory Description
Chipped stone edged tool, biface, discoidal, greyish brown
Classification
- Raw Material
- Biface
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- Paleolithic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia
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Saudi Arabia
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Surface
Additional Geographic Terms
Rub'al'Khali, NW of: esh shuggan; 20-21 degrees N and 46-48 degrees W
Materials
Quartzite
Dimensions
Overall: 11.4 x 10 x 4.3 cm (4 1/2 x 3 15/16 x 1 11/16 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
982-10-60/13645; Z-2
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