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An important event in Archimedes' childhood was his exposure to the intellectual environment of Syracuse, where he was born around 287 BC. He was likely influenced by his father, Phidias, who was an astronomer, and this early exposure to mathematics and science sparked his curiosity and passion for learning. Additionally, Archimedes is said to have traveled to Alexandria, Egypt, during his youth, where he encountered the leading scholars of his time, further shaping his future contributions to mathematics and physics.

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