Papyrus

Writing Materials and Tools Papyrus [|making papyrus paper] Papyrus is a thick paper-like material produced from the pith of the papyrus plant. It is a wetland plant that was once abundant in the Nile Delta of Egypt. Papyrus is first known to have been used in ancient Egypt. It was also used throughout the Mediterranean region. Ancient Egypt used this plant as a writing material and for boats, mattresses, mats, rope, sandals, and baskets.