What period of French culture experienced'Egyptomania'?
Early 19th century
Late 18th century
Mid 20th century
21st century
Answer
Early 19th-century France experienced a period of intense fascination with ancient Egypt known as "Egyptomania." This cultural phenomenon was sparked by Napoleon Bonaparte's military campaign in Egypt (1798-1801), which brought back numerous artifacts and knowledge about Egyptian civilization. The discovery of the Rosetta Stone in 1799 further fueled interest, as it provided a key to deciphering hieroglyphics.
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