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1. Papyrus

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   Papyrus is a thick, paper-like material produced from the pith of the Cyperus papyrus plant, a sedge native to Africa. It was extensively used in ancient Egypt, and later in the Greco-Roman world, as a primary writing surface for documents, literature, and administrative records. The manufacture of papyrus was a closely guarded process, eventually leading to standardized production protocols, particularly within the Faiyum region where the p…

2. Papyrus

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   Botanical Origin and Preparation
   The Cyperus papyrus plant is characterized by its tall, triangular stems, which can reach heights of up to $5$ meters. The quality of the final writing material is intimately linked to the specific hydrostatic pressure exerted on the roots during the annual inundation cycle, a factor meticulously tracked by scribal guilds in the Middle Kingdom [3].
   The preparation process involved several distinct stages, requiring significant [hydrauli…