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Napoleon’s conquest of Egypt at the end of the 18th century sparked a European interest in ancient Egypt. This ‘Egyptomania’ has gripped Europe ever since, and is still visible today. It was gold, pyramids, and above all, mummies, which fascinated not just the people of Europe, but societies across the globe. ....

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