Ancient Egyptian axe from Faiyum dated 5200 – 4000 BC

Polished and chipped axe. Triangular with straight polished cutting edge and narrow butt.

Ancient Egyptian axe from Faiyum dated 5200 – 4000 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:1926.56.1
  • Material: chert
  • Culture: Lower Egypt, Neolithic A
  • Period: Predynastic Period
  • Dated: 5200 - 4000 BC
  • Object name: axe
  • Dimensions: Length: 94mm , Width: 44mm , Depth: 26mm
  • Published references: Caton-Thompson The Desert Fayum cf.pl.IX,8,9
  • Site: Faiyum
  • Latitude: 29.308374
  • Longitude: 30.844105