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problem of the Mycenaean in the Near East, problem vital to the understanding of Cyprus Archaeology of in the Bronze Age and the Early History of Cyprus. Indeed it cannot properly by solved without reference to the wider mycenaean and contemporary [illegible]<s>/ penetration into the Near Eastern countries including Egypt. You were wise to enlarge the horizon of the debate and it is to be hoped that the speakers will respond to that advice and not to focus their interest on Cyprus alone which is, of course, is the essential stepping place. According to your list of July, I note that Desborough, du Plat Taylor, Jacopi Doro Levy, Krämer (Milet) Stubbings Hamilton and Gjerstad will not be present (I hope the latter is in good health and if he could come it would be very useful and a great pleasure to all). - Also the now considerable epigraphical documentation from Anatolia, Ugarit and Egypt of sometimes contemporary source should not be forgotten. What concerns the résumé of the communication you ask me to send you soon, I have not yet decided of
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