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The father of Egyptology was Father Athanasius Kircher. Born in 1601 in Germany, Father Athanasius Kircher was a highly influential scientist who dedicated his life to studying ancient languages and cultures. He was the first to suggest that the pyramids were not built by the Egyptians themselves, but by the Phoenicians who lived in what is now Lebanon. Father Kircher was also known for his work in geology, astronomy, and ancient languages like Coptic.
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