Ancient Egyptian chert flake from Abydos dated 5300 – 3000 BC

One of 15 chert flakes or tools.

Ancient Egyptian chert flake from Abydos dated 5300 – 3000 BC

Object details

  • Reference: BOLMG:AW26.5
  • Material: chert
  • Culture: Lower Egypt - Upper Egypt
  • Period: Predynastic Period
  • Excavator: T.E. Peet
  • Dated: 5300 - 3000 BC
  • Object name: chert flake
  • Dimensions: Length: 52mm , Width: 35mm , Depth: 11mm
  • Published references: Peet T E Cemeteries of Abydos 1911-1912 ? 2 ? 1914 ? pl.III ?
  • Site: Abydos
  • Latitude: 26.185
  • Longitude: 31.918889