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American archaeologist and classical scholar
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American archaeologist and classical scholar
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John Langdon Caskey
John L. Caskey
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John "Jack" Langdon Caskey (1908–1981) was an American archaeologist and classical scholar. He directed the American School of Classical Studies in Athens from 1949 to 1959, and head of the Classics department at the University of Cincinnati from 1959 to 1979. His career focused on excavations at the ancient settlements of Troy, Lerna, and Keos. Until his marriage ended he worked with Elizabeth Caskey who went to excavate on her own account after they parted.
He was awarded the Gold Medal for Distinguished Archaeological Achievement by the Archeological Institute of America in 1980.
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