Source: wikibot/timeline-of-cryptography
= Timeline of cryptography
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The timeline of cryptography stretches back thousands of years and encompasses various techniques and methods used to secure communication. Here’s a general overview of key developments in the history of cryptography: \#\#\# Ancient Period - **c. 1900 BCE**: Early examples of cryptography in ancient Egypt, including simple hieroglyphs and substitution ciphers. - **c.