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2nd century AD, In China

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Paper was first invented in ancient China around the 2nd century BC, during the Han Dynasty. The invention is credited to Cai Lun, a eunuch and official of the imperial court. Initially, paper was made from materials like tree bark, hemp, and rags.

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