Early Acheulian & Developed OldowanB / y)oldtkscrapfig83

Light-duty quartz and quartzite scrapers. TK Lower Occupation Floor, Upper Bed II, Olduvai Gorge (c. 1.15-1.3 MYA). (1) to (3) end scrapers; (4) and (5) discoidal scrapers; (6) and (7) perimetal scraper; (8) to (10) side scrapers; (11) to (14) nosed scrapers; (15) to (17) hollow scrapers. TK Lower is an Early Acheulian industry. Light-duty scrapers are also a frequent occurrence in Oldowan and Developed Oldowan sites.

Photo © Leakey, M. (1971). Olduvai Gorge, Vol. 3. Cambridge: At the University Press: fig. 83.

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