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# Abbivillian Handaxe

The handaxe in question is classified as an Abbivillian type, characterized by its Proto Handaxe features. It exhibits unifacial flaking on one side, indicating a deliberate and controlled removal of flakes to shape the tool.

- **Kind:** artefact
- **Date:** 0–100 CE

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Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/inp.artefact.nm.77-176-1](https://indike.org/pramana/inp.artefact.nm.77-176-1) · Pramāṇa
