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How was papyrus sheet made in ancient Egypt?

Strips of pith pounded together.

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Why: Thin pith strips were laid in two perpendicular layers and pounded with a mallet into a sheet.

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Answer: Strips of pith pounded together. Thin pith strips were laid in two perpendicular layers and pounded with a mallet into a sheet.

  1. Papermaking en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Papermaking
    The two layers are then pounded together using a mallet to make a sheet.
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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