How Egyptian Papyrus Is Made: Watch Artisans Keep a 5,000-Year-Old Art Alive

The papyrus plant (Cyperus papyrus) is more than just the material ancient Egyptians used for writing. 🌿 Traditional & Historical Benefits: ✅Paper-making – Ancient Egyptians pressed papyrus stems into sheets to create the world’s first form of paper. ✅Boats & mats – Its strong, lightweight stalks were used for making boats, mats, baskets, ropes, and sandals. ✅Food source – The inner pith (soft part of the stem) was sometimes eaten raw or cooked.🌿 Modern & Practical Benefits ✅Ornamental plant –