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World Museum of Man 2004
ACHEULIAN - NORTH AFRICA
HANDAXE
Ref #: 249
Type: Handaxe
Material: Quartzite
Period: Acheulian 500,000 - 200,000 years ago
Provenance: Northern Sahara Desert
Measurements: 15.5 cm x 8.8 cm