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Morphological attributes of stone knapping

Diagram of 3 rocks views, with headings indicating some of the morphological attributes archaeologists look for to determine if a stone has been made using a knapping technique.

This diagram shows some of the morphological attributes archaeologists look for to determine if a stone has been made using a knapping technique.

Rights: Brittany Blanchard, C.A.R.T. Archaeology
Published: 17 June 2026Size: 901.89 KB
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