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As the eighteenth century drew to a close, the imminent explosion of Egyptological studies was gathering momentum. One last, curious episode in this story should be noted before moving on, however, and that is the rise of Freemasonry as a political and cultural force. While Freemasonry became a highly political movement at the end of the 18th century it was clouded by cranks and obsessives, but nonetheless there are details that are beyond dispute. Much of the impetus of the enlightenment was accentuated by the role of Freemasonry on science, culture and politics. Most of the ruling elite of Europe were all Masons or at least influenced by Freemasonry. The Masons in general were all initiated into the ancient mysteries of Egypt and laid their claims to the sacred rituals handed down from an unbroken Egyptian priesthood, as well as their documentation from existent Egyptian texts. The former Egyptian temples were re-established as Masonic lodges and decorated with Egyptian symbols, including the hieroglyphs; Also included were the other phenomena such as the pyramid and the "all seeing eye" of Horus on the reverse of the Great Seal of the United States and dollar bill. Although it remains uncertain whether Napoleon himself was a mason, it is a matter of record rather than conspiratorial theory that he was involved in certain Masonic affairs, that some of his imperial emblems were Masonic-Egyptian, and that Freemasonry flourished under his rule. The time was ripe for the theory of Egyptophilia to be carried into practice on a massive scale. And so on May 19, 1798 (a most important date in the modern history of the Great Pyramid) Napoleon sailed from southern France to launch his invasion of Egypt.
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Author: Ken Klein is a independent film producer and researcher. His research has illuminated mysteries surrounding the Great Pyramid. For a free tour of the Great Pyramid get his free Great Pyramid walk though video.
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