Acheulean Handaxe

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Acheulean hand axes were first made by Homo erectus approximately 1.6 million years ago. This replica was printed from a digital model of a stone original, which was recovered in Cape Town, South Africa. These bifacial tools are characterized by their teardrop shape and sharp cutting edges. They were used for a variety of purposes, and have been referred to as the “Swiss Army Knife of the Lower Paleolithic.” _________ This object is scanned by Virtual Curation Lab

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VCL
The Virtual Curation Laboratory at VCU formed through a project with the U.S. Department of Defense’s Legacy Program to develop a digital data project that incorporates the use of a three-dimensional object scanner in recording American Indian and historic artifacts for analysis and conservation. The Virtual Curation Laboratory now partners with institutions across the planet to 3D scan paleontological, archaeological, and historically significant items with the goal of sharing them freely with the world. Project Director: Dr. Bernard K. Means; [email protected]

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