jan 1, 2500 BC - Papyrus
Description:
The papyrus plant is a reed that grows in marshy areas around the Nile river. In ancient Egypt, the wild plant was used for a variety of uses, and specially cultivated papyrus, grown on plantations, was used to make the writing material. The inside of the triangular stalk was cut or peeled into long strips.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 2500 BC
Now
~ 4528 years ago