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May 1798: Napoleon embarks on his eastern dream and disembarks in Egypt –the cradle of civilization– with a contingent of soldiers, sailors and intellectuals. Once the country was pacified, the so-called "savants" (scientists who accompanied the troops) were finally able to discover the archaeological wonders hidden in the country. However, while the expedition headed south, Syria's military campaign stagnated. After three years of work, the political and military events forced these pioneers of Egyptology to return to France.