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The paper explores the complexities surrounding the cultural concept of Egypt within the Roman Empire, particularly through the lens of the Iseum Campense in Rome. It discusses the historical interactions and appropriations of Egyptian symbols and deities within Roman religious life, emphasizing the blurring of identities between what constituted 'Egypt' and 'Roman.' By analyzing various cultural narratives and historical contexts, the author highlights the role that the perception of the Other plays in shaping cultural identity and memory.