Ancient Egyptian Papyrus Scroll: A Window into the Past The image showcases a fragment of an ancient Egyptian papyrus scroll, crafted from the papyrus plant, which served as the primary writing material in ancient Egypt. The visible portion displays a collection of hieroglyphs, the intricate script used by the Egyptians to convey their language. The hieroglyphs, composed of pictographic symbols, represent words, sounds, and ideas, offering a glimpse into the complex and sophisticated writing sys

Oldest Egyptian writing on papyrus displayed for first time

15K views · 225 reactions | Papyrus The ancient Egyptians used the stem of the papyrus plant to make sails, cloth, mats, cords, and, above all, paper. Paper made from papyrus was the chief writing material in ancient Egypt, was adopted by the Greeks, and was used extensively in the Roman Empire. | Passang Lama | Facebook