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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…