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3 flint triangular tortoise cores from which flakes have been detached
3 flint triangular tortoise cores from which flakes have been detached
Object Number 37-22-60/3186.1
Display Title 3 flint triangular tortoise cores from which flakes have been detached
Descriptions
Inventory Description 1 flint core, chipped stone
Classification
  • Core
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Mousterian
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / Palestine / <State> / <County> / <City> / Mugharet es-Skhul
Asia / Israel / <State> / <County> / <City> / Mugharet es-Skhul
Intrasite Level b
Additional Geographic Terms Wadi el-Mughara; Wadi el-Mugharet-Mudgaret es-Sukhul; Athlit, near
Materials Flint
Dimensions Overall: 12.7 × 7.5 × 3.7 cm (5 × 2 15/16 × 1 7/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 37-22-60/3186.1; MS b

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3 flint triangular tortoise cores from which flakes have been detached
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