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Axe Head

Title Axe Head

Description The tool has a massive body, thinned and widen gradually towards the blade, ended with a curved edge. The item has a thick margin, with a rectangular nape. The sides of the tale perforation were widen in the shape of fins, to ensure better stability. The axe belongs to the carpentry-woodwork tools category. Several types were identified, due to the specialization depending the activity for which they were used – from cutting down and chopping trees to daily household activities. Place of discovery: Grădiştea de Munte – Dealul Grădiştii, Orăştioara de Sus commune (Hunedoara County) Dimensions: L:18,6 cm; l max. of the blade: 8,7 cm Material: iron Technique: forging

Geographic coverage Latitude:45 37’23” N; Longitude: 23 18’43” E

Historical Date 1st century BC.

Time Period Dacian Era

ID 3723

Scan Type 3D

Scan Format 3DPDF

Digitization Method

Language Romanian

Rights CC BY-NC-ND

Source Museum of Dacian and Roman Civilization, Deva

Data Provider Museum of Dacian and Roman Civilization, Deva

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