What plant did ancient Egyptians use to make paper and sandals?

Answer 1

Papyrus is made from the Cyperus papyrus plant which grows well in the Nile's fresh water. It grows in water up to about a meter deep and can reach four and sometimes nearly five meters in height. The stem at its broadest can be fifteen centimeters across. The stems of the Cyperus papyrus plant are triangular in shape which helps to give it the strength to withstand high winds without breaking. The ancient Egyptians started making paper from the papyrus plant over five thousand years ago and became one of Egypt's major exports. The modern word "paper" originates from the word "papyrus". Egyptian rulers realizing the importance of Papyrus, made its production a state monopoly, and guarded the secret of Papyrus jealously. The ancient Egyptians appeared to have used papyrus in so many ways. We know they made paper from papyrus but they also used it to make sandals, wove it into mats, baskets and Fencing, made rope and also used parts of the plant for food as well as a medicine. The reeds were bundled together to make boats and dried to make fuel for fires. There are undoubtedly other uses that the ancient Egyptians found for papyrus. papyrus.

Answer 2

I'm not sure what they used for sandals but for paper they used papyrus. good luck on the sandals though kudos to you