Early egyptology wasnt about science. Ancient egypt was backdrop to many stories from the bible. Historians were looking to learn more about those events from

Early egyptology wasnt about science. Ancient egypt was backdrop to many stories from the bible. Historians were looking to learn more about those events from a literate culture that lived alongside them. They were hoping to confirm or elaborate upon christianity. Only later, after almost zero mention was found, did egyptology evolve away from being a religious mission.