Ancient Egyptians used a primitive form of paper made from river weeds
Ancient Egyptians transformed the fibrous stalks of the papyrus sedge into a durable writing surface that revolutionized record-keeping and allowed their complex civilization to flourish for thousands of years.
Egyptians developed papyrus as early as 3000 BCE by layering thin strips of the Cyperus papyrus plant found along the Nile. After soaking and pressing these sticky fibers together, the natural sugars acted as a glue to create a smooth, flexible sheet.
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