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Axe head

Title Axe head

Description This massive type of axe has an almost square butt in plan and an oval socket. The blade’s section is rectangular and ends in a straight cutting edge. This type of axe was mainly used for splitting logs. Find spot: Grădiştea de Munte – Sarmizegetusa Regia Dimensions: Length – 18,5 cm; Width – 6 cm Material: wrought iron Execution technique: hammering

Geographic coverage Latitude:45°37′23′′ N ; Longitude: 23°18′43′′ E

Historical Date 1st century BC. - begining of the 2nd century AD.

Time Period Dacian Era

ID VD 2372

Scan Type 3D

Scan Format 3DPDF

Digitization Method

Language Romanian

Rights CC BY-NC-ND

Source National Museum of Transylvanian History, Cluj-Napoca

Data Provider National Museum of Transylvanian History, Cluj-Napoca

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