Ancient Egyptian Papyrus

Ancient Egyptian papyrus is a durable writing material made from the pith of the papyrus plant, native to the Nile Delta. The Egyptians peeled and pressed strips of the plant’s stalks into sheets, which were then dried and used for writing. Papyrus was essential for record-keeping, literature, and religious texts, and it allowed Egyptians to document history, laws, and stories over thousands of years. Its invention significantly contributed to the development of writing and communication in ancient Egypt, and many surviving texts provide valuable insights into their civilization.