jan 1, 2500 BC - Papyrus, Egypt
Description:
Papyrus is a material similar to thick paper used in ancient times as writing surface. It was made from pith of papyrus plant. It was used to designate documents written on its sheets, rolled up to scrolls. These include household and administrative documents, letters, contracts, legal texts, illustrated narratives, and religious textsAdded to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 2500 BC
Now
~ 4528 years ago