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While the common notion is that the Egyptians invented paper first, they invented papyrus around 3000 BC. It was the Chinese eunuch Cai Lun that invented paper in 105 AD, the earliest known invention of paper. And yes, there are several disticntions between papyrus and paper, including the way each is made and what they are composed of.
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When did ancient greek invent paper?
If you're talking about who invented paper. Ancient Egypt invented the paper
Which ancient culture invented paper and money?
The Ancient Chinese invented paper and money. Money was invented by the first king of China and paper was invented by a man in China by bamboo.
Which ancient people invented paper?
the Chinese
How did the ancient Egyptians invent paper?
They did not. Egyptians invented paparus, not paper.
When was papyrus paper invented?
in the ancient Egyptian era
How does the ideas and values of ancient china affect us in today society?
They invented an astrolobe which is like a compass, and also invented gunpowder. Another great invention that we use today of the Tang dynasty is paper.
Who invented paper money in ancient China?
Jiaozi of the Song Dynasty
How did ancient china invent paper?
The paper was invented by draining fibers of wood into water and then after that it was compressed together.
Why was Ancient China important?
Ancient China discovered and invented many things, such as gunpowder, fireworks, and paper.
Who invented the notepad?
Notepads were used by scribes in ancient Rome. They were clay and not paper.
Who made the first paper and when?
The first form of paper was invented in 35000 B.C. by the ancient Egyptians, but the paper we know today was invented by a Chinese scholar names Ts'ai Lun in A.D. 705.
Who invented the papryus?
Papyrus wasn't invented, as it is was type of reed that was abundant near the Nile River in ancient Egypt. However, papyrus paper was invented by the ancient Egyptians, which was used for drawing maps, etc.
