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the elaboration of papirus The Papyrus (from Latin papyrus, and Greek (πάπυρος) is the name given to the writing surface made ​​from an aquatic plant, common in the river Nile in Egypt and in parts of the Mediterranean basin, one marsh grass family of sedges (Cyperus papyrus).

It was widely used for manufacturing various everyday objects, its main use support the development of ancient manuscripts called papyrus, paper modern precedent. The oldest papyrus fragment was discovered in the tomb of Hemaka, Pharaoh Den, in necropolis of Saqqara, although they have not endured any signs hieroglyphics written on it.

It is the sacred papyrus, used to manufacture the boats of the gods of ancient Egypt. The plant also had a religious function arose in ancient times: born in the sacred Nile, is represented in the temples and was carried in the processions, which symbolized the rebirth and regeneration of the world. Specific plant Nile Delta, it was the emblem of Lower Egypt and represented the goddess Wadjet (UADY: papyrus hieroglyph, meaning also malachite green, and "prosperity"). The papyrus plant was represented from predynastic times as a symbol of Lower Egypt is on the Horus Scorpion votive mace.