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Object Number 15-59-50/B759
Display Title Flint implement
Descriptions
Inventory Description Stone, chipped stone edged tool, side scraper or chopper, patinated, with cortex
Classification
  • Edged Tools
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Paleolithic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Egypt / <State> / <County> / <City> / Hammama
Additional Geographic Terms Ienah, About 40 km. from; Qena-Safbaga Road, on the
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 5 x 8.6 x 2.1 cm (1 15/16 x 3 3/8 x 13/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object B/759; HAMMAMA

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