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Papyrus was used for baskets, sandals, most of all, paper.

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Were baskets ropes boats or sandals made of papyrus?

Papyrus was derived from a weed and it had many uses in ancient Egypt. Among the uses was to make baskets, but also to make sandals, mats, rope, and (most commonly) paper-- the word "paper" is derived from the word papyrus. It was sometimes used as one element of making boats, but more commonly, it was used for lighter items, including mattresses and boxes.


What is the disadvantage of papyrus?

-Not easy to produce.-Papyrus is not easy to make so many pieces.


What animal eats papyrus?

Many animals eat the papyrus plant. For example, the desert fox eats papyrus. The desert fox is native to Egypt.


What animals eat papyrus plant?

Many animals eat the papyrus plant. For example, the desert fox eats papyrus. The desert fox is native to Egypt.


Are bamboo and papyrus related?

Bamboo and papyrus are not closely related. Bamboo is a type of grass that mostly grows in Asia, while papyrus is a type of plant that grows in Africa and was historically used to make paper-like material. Both plants are distinct in their characteristics and uses.


What were a few everyday items that were used in ancient Egypt?

Some items include papyrus paper, pots, linen, papyrus sandals, papyrus boats, and many other items.


What was the plant in ancient Egypt used to make boats?

Ancient Egyptians used the papyrus reed to make boats. Bundles of papyrus were tied together to form a kind of canoe like raft. Other uses of papyrus were for parchment, basket weaving and cloth making. Papyrus grows commonly along the banks of the Nile River, and is considered a 'Gift of the Nile'.


What was papyrus made from and what it used for?

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.


Were many Egyptian writings on papyrus scrolls?

Yes, and we have many of them today.


What was Papyrus made from what was it used for?

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.


What was papyrus made from and was it used for?

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.