They tell us about beliefs, gods, clothing and everyday life. The ancient Egyptians also used papyrus and writing boards to keep records of thing like laws. This is different from societies living ...

This film explores the ancient civilization of Egypt, highlighting its monumental achievements such as the Sphinx and ...

Based on the writing style, scholars initially thought ... Missing Parts of the Papyrus The papyrus has helped scholars better understand ancient Egyptians’ understanding and practice of medicine.

A small, wooden diorama found in an ancient Egyptian tomb reflects the importance of grain in an agricultural society.

“that which belongs to the house”, referring to documents used in Ancient Egyptian bureaucracy. Papyrus became increasingly important with the development of writing since it was much easier ...

African papyrus artistry, originating in Egypt and extending throughout the continent, entails the crafting of paper from the ...

Burnt to a crisp by lava from Mount Vesuvius in A.D. 79, the reams of rolled-up papyrus were discovered in a mansion in Herculaneum — an ancient Roman town near Pompeii — in the mid-18th century.