Page 10 - HP1B 008 Visting the Museum

extensive collection of papyrus

and coins used in the Ancient

world. Papyrus, the first paper

like material to ever be used as a

writing surface was woven from

papyrus plants by the ancient

Hassan turned towards the Egyptians. Ancient Egyptians

twins, “Now tell me kids, have typically used charcoal or ash to

you ever seen a Papyrus?” both form black lettering on papyrus.

Adam and Sarah shook their They burned oil or wood, and

heads, Hassan went on smiling, then crushed the resultant

“Now is your chance, there is an residue and mixed it with water.