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Was Alberti the original founder of Western cryptography?

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While Alberti was an important figure in the development of Western cryptography, he was not the original founder of the field. The earliest evidence of cryptography dates back to ancient Egypt, where hieroglyphs were used to create secret messages.Cryptography has since evolved into a complex and sophisticated field, with Alberti playing an important role in its development.
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