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Papyrus
01
a manuscript or written record created on sheets of a plant material used in ancient Egypt for making paper-like scrolls and documents
Examples
The archaeologists unearthed a well-preserved papyrus, revealing ancient writings detailing daily life in the region.
Scholars deciphered the hieroglyphs on a fragmented papyrus, shedding light on religious practices of the ancient Egyptians.
02
paper made from the papyrus plant by cutting it in strips and pressing it flat; used by ancient Egyptians and Greeks and Romans
