where did papyrus paper come from?

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We have been using the paper since ancient time but do you know when exactly paper was invented and where? This paper was invented by Egyptians in 3000 BC Egyptians used a plant named Cyperous Papyrus to make paper; they named this paper as “Papyrus Paper”. It grows on banks of the Nile river and around nearby lakes. It’s height is about two meters and thickness is several centimeters. Nowadays people use it to print their wedding cards. Also they use it to draw pictures. Where Did Papyrus Paper Came From? www.elbardy.com/site

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Page 1: Where did papyrus paper come from?

We have been using the paper since ancient time but do you know when exactly paper was invented and where? • This paper was invented by Egyptians in 3000 BC

• Egyptians used a plant named Cyperous Papyrus to

make paper; they named this paper as “Papyrus Paper”. • It grows on banks of the Nile river and around nearby

lakes.

• It’s height is about two meters and thickness is several centimeters.

• Nowadays people use it to print their wedding cards.

• Also they use it to draw pictures.

Where Did Papyrus Paper Came From?

www.elbardy.com/site