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4 April 1949
Dear Sir,
Rendant compte à l'Académie des Inscriptions et Belles-Lettres dans sa séance du ler avril de mes fouilles dans l'île de Chypre et de ma découverte de la capitale du royaume chypriote du second millénaire, j'ai signalé que l'identification de cette ville avec Alasia des textes anciens revient à M. René Dussaud, membre de l'Institut, (voir Compte Rendu de l'Académie, 29 Janvier 1949.)
On the other hand, I brought to the notice of the Académie a report by my colleague Mr P. Dikaios, curator of the Nicosia Museum, deputy director of the Franco-English Mission to Enkomi, set up last year with a view to intensifying and widening the exploration of the great site of Enkomi. It was during his excavations that the bronze statue, 55cm high, which I identified with the Apollo Alasiotes, was found.
I would be grateful if you would clarify your report of 3-4 April last, and accept, Sir, the expression of my distinguished sentiments.
Director of Research at the Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique Director of the Archaeological Mission Française and of the Franco-English Mission to Enkomi.
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