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Papyrus
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纸莎草
a manuscript or written record created on sheets of a plant material used in ancient Egypt for making paper-like scrolls and documents
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莎草
tall sedge of the Nile valley yielding fiber that served many purposes in historic times
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纸莎草
paper made from the papyrus plant by cutting it in strips and pressing it flat; used by ancient Egyptians and Greeks and Romans
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Trade agreements and commercial transactions were documented on papyrus, providing valuable insights into ancient economies.
Scholars deciphered the hieroglyphs on a fragmented papyrus, shedding light on religious practices of the ancient Egyptians.
The royal court maintained official records on papyrus, documenting royal decrees and administrative matters.
The archaeologists unearthed a well-preserved papyrus, revealing ancient writings detailing daily life in the region.
A roll of papyrus discovered in the tomb contained funerary texts, providing guidance for the deceased in the afterlife.
