Egyptomania
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| '''Egyptomania''' is a concept that describes the [[Western world|Western]] fascination with [[Ancient Egypt|ancient Egyptian culture and history]]. Although this fascination goes back to a time immediately following the [[Pharaoh|pharaonic]] period, "Egyptomania" specifically refers to the renewed interest in Egypt during the [[nineteenth century]] as a result of [[Napoleon]]'s "Egyptian Campaign" (1798-1801) and, in particular, as a result of the extensive scientific study of [[Ancient Egypt]]ian remains and culture inspired by this campaign. | '''Egyptomania''' is a concept that describes the [[Western world|Western]] fascination with [[Ancient Egypt|ancient Egyptian culture and history]]. Although this fascination goes back to a time immediately following the [[Pharaoh|pharaonic]] period, "Egyptomania" specifically refers to the renewed interest in Egypt during the [[nineteenth century]] as a result of [[Napoleon]]'s "Egyptian Campaign" (1798-1801) and, in particular, as a result of the extensive scientific study of [[Ancient Egypt]]ian remains and culture inspired by this campaign. | ||
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Egyptomania is a concept that describes the Western fascination with ancient Egyptian culture and history. Although this fascination goes back to a time immediately following the pharaonic period, "Egyptomania" specifically refers to the renewed interest in Egypt during the nineteenth century as a result of Napoleon's "Egyptian Campaign" (1798-1801) and, in particular, as a result of the extensive scientific study of Ancient Egyptian remains and culture inspired by this campaign.
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