Egyptian papyri

Egyptian papyri are ancient writing materials made from the papyrus plant, which grew abundantly along the Nile River. Used by Egyptians for over three millennia, these documents include texts on religion, administration, literature, and everyday life. The papyrus sheets were created by cutting the plant into strips, pressing them together, and drying to form a writing surface. Because many papyri have survived in dry desert conditions, they provide valuable insights into Egypt’s history, culture, and language, making them some of the most important sources for understanding ancient Egyptian civilization.