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Object Number
46-83-50/5986
Display Title
18 flint backed microlithic blades and points
Descriptions
Inventory Description
Chipped stone blades, microlithic, backed
Classification
- Blade
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- Late Capsian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
/
Algeria
Additional Geographic Terms
East: Ain Bekkaria; Tebessa, near
Materials
Stone
Dimensions
Overall: 3.6 x 1 x 0.4 cm (1 7/16 x 3/8 x 3/16 in.)
Quantity
14
Label on object
46-83-50/5986
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