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Claude Schaeffer

1898–1982 · 20th century · Also known as Claude F. A. Schaeffer

Claude Schaeffer was a French archaeologist who directed the excavations of Ugarit at Ras Shamra in Syria from 1929 until 1970. His work uncovered the city's palaces, temples and archives, including the tablets in the Ugaritic alphabet. He also excavated at Enkomi in Cyprus.

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APA: The Epoch Institute. (2026). Claude Schaeffer. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/claude-schaeffer
MLA: “Claude Schaeffer.” The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia, The Epoch Institute, 2026, https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/claude-schaeffer. Accessed .
Chicago: The Epoch Institute. “Claude Schaeffer.” The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. 2026. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/claude-schaeffer.
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