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One of the most important aspects of Napoleon's short stay in Egypt was the survey of the ancient momuments (The Description de l' Egypte) and of everyday life in the Egypt of his day. I believe the Rosetta Stone was also discovered at this time. This book is still highly regarded and marks the beginning of modern Egyptology.

Napoleon did not stay long enough to plunder the country of its antiqueties.

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