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The Many Uses of Papyrus



One of the many "Gifts of the Nile" was a weed called papyrus. This weed grew wildly along the shores of the Nile River. 

The ancient Egyptians used papyrus to make many things, such as baskets, sandals, mats, rope, and paper! 

 

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