How To Make Papyrus Paper

A wonderful demonstration on the making of papyrus paper. Papyrus is a strong, durable paper-like material produced from the pith of the papyrus plant, and is first known to have been used in ancient Egypt as far back as the First Dynasty. Cyperus papyrus is a wetland sedge that was once abundant in the Nile Delta.
Ancient Egyptians used the plant as a writing material and for boats, mattresses, mats, rope, sandals, and baskets. Papyrus is still used by communities living in the vicinity of swamps, particularly in East and Central Africa, people harvest papyrus which is used to manufacture, baskets, hats, fish traps, trays or winnowing mats and floor mats. Papyrus is also used to make roofs, ceilings, rope and fences.
Recently archaeologists have discovered what is thought to be the most ancient harbor ever found in Egypt, along with the country's oldest collection of papyrus documents.
The harbor goes back 4,500 years, to the days of the Pharaoh Khufu (Cheops) in the Fourth Dynasty, the Egypt State Information Service reported on Friday. The Great Pyramid of Giza serves as the tomb of Khufu, who died around 2566 B.C.
The harbor was built on the Red Sea shore in the Wadi al-Jarf area, 112 miles (180 kilometers) south of Suez. The find was made by a French-Egyptian mission from the French Institute for Archaeological Studies, according to Friday's dispatch. Discovery News quoted the mission's director, Pierre Tallet of the University of Paris-Sorbonne, as saying that the site "predates by more than 1,000 years any other port structure known in the world."
The harbor is considered one of the most important commercial ports of ancient Egypt, where trips to export copper and other minerals from the Sinai Peninsula were launched. Egyptian authorities said the archaeologists found a variety of docks, as well as a collection of carved stone anchors.
The team also unearthed a collection of 40 papyri that detailed the daily lives of ancient Egyptians during the 27th year of Khufu's reign, said Egypt's antiquities minister, Mohamed Ibrahim. "These are the oldest papyri ever found in Egypt," he said. Among the subjects reportedly covered were the arrangements for getting bread and beer to the workers heading out from the port.
One papyrus is said to detail the daily activities of an official named Merrer, who was involved in building the Great Pyramid.
"He mainly reported about his many trips to the Turah limestone quarry to fetch block for the building of the pyramid," Tallet said. "Although we will not learn anything new about the construction of the Cheops monument, this diary provides for the first time an insight on this matter."
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[@sterlingstreamliner]

Thanks to mainstream media and TV cable news, our only insight into present-day Egypt is mostly negative. Watching this wonderful sequence about the making of papyrus paper was a reminder that people are the same everywhere. Proud of their culture and their country's heritage. Keeping in mind all of what the Egyptian people have been through in the recent past, watching this was a real pleasure. Uplifting. Thank you for posting this.

[@mycompasstv]

Thanks sterlingstreamliner for your insightful comment. With recent important discoveries in both Luxor and Giza we can hope for renewed interest in Egypt as a one of world's greatest tourist destinations.

[@Howyaduing]

sterlingstreamliner could you put it into a printer?

[@jason4275]

Might have something to do with Ancient Egyptian race controversy, Many people today by reading history books believe that The modern day Egyptians are not related or connected at all to the ancient Egyptians.

[@neilcidial-masrysandagesid7796]

2:55 ~ we always had carpets. We had carpets before we ever had clothes. We did you stop walking around naked? = I have had need of a #bed in field grasses, woven #tanumrugs, long before i might ever discover a need for clothes at 30:90 Degrees Latitude. ~ Do not let KKK guns, NRA guns, Foreign Military sent in educators fool people whom have had ever organic luxury that has ever existed, forever.

[@human5633]

sterlingstreamliner Egypt isn’t negative

[@utkarshtripathi1200]

She is very articulate, funny, well mannered, intelligent and amicable. Perfect person for the job she is doing.

[@mycompasstv]

Thanks for commenting. The presenter does do a perfect job.

[@croakmcgloak3568]

K.

[@Clown_the_Clown]

She could get that rag off her head

[@rajeshVengadesan]

​@@mycompasstv:can i know her other works?

[@tkitty3509]

She is awesome! Wonderful job by her. She speaks very well and explains the history with great detail. Very easy for anybody to follow and learn. Lol. I want to watch more history tutorials by her about ancient Egypt! It's such an easy and entertaining listen! Thanks all the way from Seattle, Washington! (=

[@jsec4222]

She is absolutely charming! Love the slight accent too ❤️

[@mycompasstv]

Thanks for commenting.

[@mm-rj3vo]

"For beat husband if he came late home?" Best part. XD

[@gorgolyt]

Candians are such prudes lol

[@ninac.5257]

@@gorgolyt right! im from quebec, and her joke was really funny and spontaneous, but they didnt seem to get it, maybe because of the accent..

[@Duskusbunny]

Its ironic, she's wearing a hijab and islam the men are allowed and instructed to beat their wife!😂

[@coolguyishere8851]

@@Duskusbunny lies lmao. That’s been debunked like a million times already

[@atwfk]

@@Duskusbunny tf

[@mirrormimi]

That was awesome! She presented it super clearly, and made it even more interesting :)!!

[@mycompasstv]

Thanks for your comment, you are right, she is great.

[@shaylarobinson3934]

@@mycompasstv what’s her name?

[@refulgent_fanta]

You know what I find awesome about the Egyptians? Although they've been muslim for such a long time, they still care a lot about their ancient past. I had Egyptian colleagues at work and they told me that religious and cultural elements from the pharaonic period are still very much present in Egypt.

[@kellythomas6347]

Except for maybe the white limestone casing of the pyramids

[@Jijo2003]

I'm Muslim, and all the time I thought Egypt at Israel

[@bobblehead7002]

Learning about Egypt in Art History and got curious about how they made their scrolls. This is awesome

[@websurfer5772]

This is fantastic. She covers everything quickly, concisely, and intelligently. The ancient Egyptians are basically correct about what happens in the afterlife. They know because they had initiation ceremonies where participants died and told about what they experienced if they came back to life. All of this was meticulously recorded and made into the synopsis she told as she pointed to the various parts of the picture about our journey into the afterlife. The questions asked of the initiate will be based on the 42 Ideals of Maat, Goddess of Truth, Justice, Harmony, and Balance. 🌴🧡🌴

[@mycompasstv]

Thank you for commenting.

[@aeran1306]

The explanation is very useful... helped me a lot... Thanks!!!

[@HERBALNATURAL]

She is just amazing and her way of explaining is awesome. Loved the knowledge she had shared!!!!!

[@mycompasstv]

Thank you for your comment.

[@justice8563]

This young lady was very informative. Loved how she showed how paper was made.

[@mycompasstv]

Thanks for watching & commenting!

[@queencleo1151]

An incredible process into the making of papyrus paper. I wish I could witness the process in person. Thanks for your video.

[@mycompasstv]

sterling ~ Thanks for your insightful comment. Now, after the revolution, Egypt is heading towards a new path, yet despite the hysterics of much of the media, the destination remains perfectly safe for tourists, and the people are the same as always, kind, cultured and friendly. Egypt's history, its temples and antiquities are simply so unimaginably awe inspiring that a visit to this country should be at the top everyone's bucket list.

[@elidetbordon]

Thank you for sharing! My daughter and I watched this video because she is learning about the history of the alphabet and the history of paper. This was a fun addition to our history lesson. I love the process and how it was shown hands on. The internet makes our world bigger and smaller at the same time. Thanks again!

[@mycompasstv]

Thank you. I'm glad you found our video informative. Best of luck with schooling your daughter.

[@Conissocool]

This video was perfect for my plans to make my own papyrus paper, I never thought to do a crisscross pattern instead of the over-under method that in hindsight would look bad. She is a great teacher

[@mycompasstv]

That's great! I wish you well with your project.

[@wingedpegasus1]

This is a fascinating insight into an ancient Egyptian art. Nothing less than captivating!

[@mycompasstv]

Thanks for commenting Ian.

[@wesbecky1]

We really enjoyed your video! We are a homeschooling family and picked up some papyrus at a King Tut Exhibit and have been working on our own paper this video was a great help in educating the kids and I loved the presenter! Becky

[@mycompasstv]

Thanks Becky, I'm glad you enjoyed the video and hope making your own papyrus paper was a success!

[@davethehusky2437]

Wes Whittington You are the comment i love not the people Say papyrus is From the videogame

[@ZenTheForce]

This is perfect! I have a papyrus plant that is getting crazy huge, I didn't know what to do with it come winter. Now I can just prune it down to an indoor size and make some neat paper to boot!

[@ruthwhittemore7255]

Or make perfume with the leaves!

[@briant6688]

She was very pleasant on the ears and eyes... I say a perfect fit for a tour guide type of gig. Very beautiful

[@mycompasstv]

😀

[@nonybrighto]

Very luvly explanation! Glad I found this. Came to learn about papyrus but ended up learning about judgement too😅

[@mycompasstv]

nony bright, thanks for commenting.

[@nonybrighto]

@@mycompasstv you are welcome!

[@adaml8802]

You did a wonderful job and you were very engaging with the crowd. I had no idea how they made papyrus paper and I am very impressed how you demonstrated this for us to see. After watching this demonstration, it makes me think how much time, energy, and work it took to make one piece of papyrus paper. It makes a person to be very intentional as to who, or what they would want to write about because it was so labor intensive. I am very impressed with your skills and knowledge in regards to the Egyptian picture and the history of all the uses of the papyrus water plant by the people of Egypt.

[@mycompasstv]

Thanks for commenting Adam.

[@branarthen2268]

I absolutely loved this video. We must not forget how the ancients did things, even how they made primitive paper.

[@mycompasstv]

Thank you for watching and commenting! 😀

[@echognomecal6742]

I understood much of what she's saying & she did a wonderful job. It would be fantastic to have the CC working for so many people.

[@AbooshHD]

Aya your English is astonishing indeed! 👍

[@zlugbugs]

Instructions Unclear: Accidently made an atomically incorrect skeleton.

[@mycompasstv]

LOL

[@white-nk8qf]

HAHAHAH

[@nchlvr]

Awesome.Now I can make Papyrus USING Papyrus!

[@DotanBrand]

Great explanation. I love the story at the end.

[@fluttershyandpapyrus2651]

I failed so badly!!! I tried, but instead I got a skeleton that loves spaghetti!!! Oh well!

[@endrgirl6630]

atleast it does not get under ur skin! cuz i know a talking flower who would be bothered by this

[@fluttershyandpapyrus2651]

EndrGirl6! XD

[@lauriemiinor5674]

Yay undertale fandom isn't dead

[@darkanti427]

Yay! I somehow found Sans here......

[@moonieyumi7592]

UNDERTALE

[@lester0065]

She's very kind

[@jamesstrickland6989]

Thanks so much for this! Really helped me understand how Papyrus paper is made!

[@Goreface69]

Very interesting accent!

[@Tahaleeto]

Egyptian accent, they have a hard time saying "the" where in the Arabic Egyptian accent the use of "TH" is replaced with "Z"

[@Goreface69]

Tahaleeto Like the French, then! I wonder where the Z for TH comes from.

[@ObliviAce]

@@Tahaleeto like stereotypical germans/ normal germans?

[@mbmemes2846]

fuck

[@azzypoo]

Abdulah Shabbir agreed

[@keralajanasevakendram9518]

All credits for the charming lady explained so clearly

[@mycompasstv]

Thanks for commenting and watching.

[@cyanide_latte]

Very nice and informative! Keep up the good work :)

[@mycompasstv]

Thanks. ;-)

[@AsBi1]

very good demonstration

[@HabeebMuna]

Excellent!!!! A learning experience and wonderful presentation and filming. Very, very interesting. Super!

[@mycompasstv]

Thanks Habeeb.

[@AnnaMno1]

This was very interesting. I orginally watch out of curiosity on how papirus was made and I did enjoy learning it, however my love of mythology made my favourite part the bit at the end. Though I was already aware of most of it, wasn't aware of the involvement of Thoth, so that was nice to discover

[@mycompasstv]

Thank you for watching and commenting Anna. I'm glad you enjoyed the clip.

[@jasontscott-west6037]

Why isn't papyrus used as a commercial paper instead of trees? It would help end deforestation and we would have stronger paper for only a couple of dollars more.

[@mycompasstv]

Good question Jason. It does make a stronger product, but because it's grown regionally there's not sufficient quantities to support industrial production.

[@jasontscott-west6037]

It would grow well in areas like Florida, Washington, and Puerto Rico.

[@Coradon]

Perhaps because papyrus costs hundreds of times the cost of an equal amount of wood pulp. Papyrus is also over 3 times thicker than standard paper. Also the fibers begin to separate again after long term handling.

[@timhyatt9185]

Jason T Scott-West also doesn't hold up well to any dampness...it's great for dry climates like Egypt, but bring it north to temperate humidity levels, it starts coming apart...

[@timhyatt9185]

+SW4GGY P guess you have nothing constructive to say here.....and little comprehension why papyrus was a good solution for the middle east, but would not really work well in other climates, and consequently, those areas developed different surfaces to accomplish the same purpose.......but you can stay with your Luddism....the rest of the world will move on without you.....

[@cakraft24]

I have papyrus growing in my Koi pond and I think I could take a few stalks to give this a try. Would make a nice lamp shade.

[@thelonelylump4015]

Is it conveniently shaped

[@Mcpingpong]

thank you so much! I'm doing a Egypt resheach and this helped a lot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@mycompasstv]

You're welcome, good luck with your school project.

[@kalmat1306]

her diction is clear and can be understood - best wishes

[@mycompasstv]

Thanks for commenting.

[@satyabratasethi444]

I learnt a new thing now Thanks for the video 🙂

[@mycompasstv]

😊

[@bangalorebliss]

I have never seen the image of a papyrus plant before. I liked the video

[@mycompasstv]

Thanks David.

[@miguelco2181]

Dont know how i got here, but it was incridible! Thanks for the new knowledge.

[@mycompasstv]

You are welcome Miguel. Thanks for commenting.

[@cjrulz05]

That’s actually pretty cool

[@larissafunny4106]

This video will definetly help me a lot because we are learning about this in class

[@mycompasstv]

That's great! All the best with your studies.

[@mr.zafner8295]

Thanks. Effective presentation

[@mycompasstv]

Thanks for commenting Mr. Zafner.

[@octaviojrcortes2647]

wow this video is really well made, she explained everything perfect, nice vid

[@mycompasstv]

The presenter is perfect and thanks for the kind comment Octavio. 😀

[@motherintoronto]

Oh cool! When I was very little, my teacher had us weave coloured strips of paper like this and glue it together. Today, in my texts, weaving papyrus was mentioned. I had to come take a look if by weaving, they meant it literally. It is. I wonder if my infant school teacher was aware of this... Probably. Thanks for sharing. Maybe I'll get my kids to do this with coloured paper as well.

[@adamlarus1]

I think I was in this very shop a few days ago. And got the exact same lecture. Nice

[@mycompasstv]

That's great. Thanks for commenting.

[@bbg5000]

Where is this shop?

[@kawtharmarhoon2481]

Super like for this great lady

[@nathaliemarco4445]

the way she speaks makes me want to listen more, kudos to you maam

[@mycompasstv]

Thanks for commenting.

[@SamTechWorld9]

I love her personality!

[@mycompasstv]

Thanks Samara!

[@miltonreid6740]

I want to learn how to make Papyrus Rope, which was used in Ancient Egypt. Can you advise?

[@PWigglman1492]

Its amazing to see how its historically made,but told they did it differently when it was traditionally made.

[@mycompasstv]

Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@Captain.Dank64]

Your like button is blue now! That’s my attack!

[@automaticwriting4220]

What a great look at making papyrus. She’s well spoken, well educated and clearly knows how to communicate the history with those around her. And at the same time, you can tell she does this for a job or maybe just spends all day explaining to people. It’s just got that quality of “I’ve been explaining this all day to people and I’m not mad but the words lost their meaning, just remembering a script.” Very cool.

[@mycompasstv]

Thanks for your comment and for watching.

[@glasnya]

I love this video!

[@silva7493]

The presenter speaks perfect English, rapidly, and as if she studied it for many years, or learned from a very young age. Do I detect a little bit a of Southern U.S. accent? I love Egypt. I'm lucky to have some very beautiful Egyptian art on my walls, paintings on papyrus I have collected from people who collected them there. I've been told by people from Egypt that I should visit Egypt, but that I'd need to come with a man. I sure would love to go.

[@mycompasstv]

Thanks for commenting Silva. 😀

[@mohamedelsarawy9624]

You are welcome here in Egypt 🇪🇬

[@mycompasstv]

@@mohamedelsarawy9624 Egypt is beautiful!

[@mohamedelsarawy9624]

@@mycompasstv Egypt is very beautiful 🧡🌹

[@mohamedelsarawy9624]

Silva if If you need a man with you on the trip, I can help you.

[@davethehusky2437]

Thx for the video where you bought the seeds- plant

[@Swaesyy]

I wish I could make papyrus paper but it would be extremely hard and expensive to get papyrus plants to get imported to India . Love to Egyptian culture from 🇮🇳 ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

[@mycompasstv]

Hey thanks for commenting!

[@snail9552]

Try get a license to import plants then after that import papyrus plants

[@MsHantubelau]

Very informative. I wonder why this did not get more view?

[@mycompasstv]

Thanks for your nice comment Ismi.

[@ouui4615]

Thank you for such a great video! Very informative! I can’t help but ask what’s the music at the beginning? I’d love to know! Peace and love x

[@mycompasstv]

Music by Kevin MacLeod.

[@ouui4615]

@@mycompasstv which song?!

[@gunguir9264]

@@ouui4615 Ibn Al-Noor

[@jackmoran5217]

I had tried to make paper before, but it was very different and that method didn't work, so this was great.

[@NavyMax]

It amazes me how humans found out these things. Like who thinks "Hey lets cut this and put this together like this."

[@mycompasstv]

Hey Max thanks for commenting.

[@Random_Antifurry]

HELP ME SANS!! IM BEING MUSHED AND SHIFTED INTO PAPER!!,

[@mycompasstv]

😂

[@ScriptureResearchCentre]

Can papyrus be eaten? Like there was nothing in that process that sounded like it made the plant inedible. It just seems like really smooth jerky....

[@mycompasstv]

Yes, papyrus can be eaten, either cooked or raw. Ancient Mediterranean civilizations once ate the starchy papyrus rhizomes and used them in medicines and perfumes.

[@ScriptureResearchCentre]

mycompasstv that’s awesome! Thanks!

[@ericfletcher8144]

Very interesting demo -- and like Sterling, I think it shows that below all the hoopla about politics and jostling of special interests, day-to-day people just continue to go about their business as they always have.

[@mycompasstv]

Thanks for commenting Eric.

[@CHERRY-es9hu]

I learned that papyrus was paper and now I know what it looks like wow

[@4orsesheron997]

Where in the USA are those beautiful pieces of art sold?

[@Boomer2Galactica]

Interesting

[@barbaranolte6935]

Fantastic

[@mycompasstv]

Thanks Barbara.

[@nisardar8755]

Nice information

[@mycompasstv]

Thanks for commenting.

[@mumsumi3646]

Thank you for this video

[@mycompasstv]

😃

[@limezillaofficial]

SANS! I TURNED MYSELF INTO PAPER

[@ArmandBlenker]

Thank You great show.

[@rameshsinghparaste1326]

Thank you so much

[@mycompasstv]

You're most welcome

[@tinovanderzwan]

2) the post dynastic post greek coptic bible fragments of the 2nd century even have a weeve of slices only a couple of milimeters wide extraordinairy fine! basicaly its hard to tell with those if it is just paper or papyrus i found some 2nd century papyrus (w coptic writing) in a 3rd century textile doll and it was very very fine in weeve

[@blakev6842]

I'm sure the Green family would love to talk with you.

[@ejazztv]

Excellent work

[@mycompasstv]

Cheers Bill.

[@gabrieljcs11]

Fantastic!

[@PaleRider-]

Amazing video

[@mycompasstv]

Thanks for commenting Russell. 😊

[@dumbkian]

i can make papryus from undertale now thanks

[@mycompasstv]

Sure thing. 😃

[@kristycheng1077]

Thank you for this video !!

[@mycompasstv]

My pleasure!

[@4orsesheron997]

Very neat!

[@mycompasstv]

Thanks for commenting.

[@Zeinab.Elhawary]

المكان فين والجميلة دي اسمها ايه مبهرة جدًا ما شاء الله عليها

[@mycompasstv]

شكرا لك على التعليق.

[@Zeinab.Elhawary]

@@mycompasstv I’d like to know what is the name of this beautiful talented girl and where is the place ?

[@roserose749]

what did she say about the shape of the flower and the shape of the stalk? i cannot hear what she says.

[@mycompasstv]

The flower is symbolic of the sun, of life.

[@AmanSingh-sm5oi]

Good video ❤

[@mycompasstv]

Thanks Aman! 😃

[@alessandrocota9266]

Could you provide more information on the video? Where and when was it recorded? Was it in a museum?

[@jenstrisower3894]

I was there and watched her do this in February. It's a small shop where you can buy the art you see on the walls and/or have one customized for you. It's a cool place - not so much a museum, but I can't remember what it's called. If anyone else knows, please reply!

[@makhuletztvchannel3770]

, amazing thsnks for sharing..

[@mycompasstv]

Thanks for commenting. Best.

[@rigzinnorphel6679]

Amazing

[@dinosliolios]

Great video. I wonder if there is a reference about papyrus meaning baby’s skin. In what language? According to wiki its name has an uncertain origin, but was rendered in Hellenistic Greek as πάπυρος.

[@mycompasstv]

Thanks for the compliment and for commenting Konstantinos. I'm not sure of the reference regarding papyrus meaning baby's skin, but I am aware of the popular phrase in the islands, "smooth as a baby dolphins skin."

[@Thrashenizer]

يخرب بيت جمالك يا شيخة ! ... A true descendant of the forebears

[@mycompasstv]

Thanks for commenting.

[@Thrashenizer]

@@mycompasstv You're most emphatically welcome :)

[@moonieyumi7592]

No! Papyrus is a character

[@Peridotic]

* THAT'S THE TRASH CAN. FEEL FREE TO VISIT IT ANY TIME!

[@fluttershyandpapyrus2651]

N...NO! YOUR DATING POWER!!!

[@raflyarkananta1652]

+Fluttershy And Papyrus N..NO! A BAD OTP A HORSE AND A SKELETON! pls dont kill me im sorry its my opinion

[@fluttershyandpapyrus2651]

***** SANS!!!!!!!

[@Peridotic]

my cake Your opinion is amazing.

[@raflyarkananta1652]

Summer thanks you are being sarcastic and i accept it ! and when i said i accept it, i don't mean to be sarcastic too

[@NaturallyGreasy]

Damn she is fucking an incredible presenter, I was completely hooked from the start!

[@NaturallyGreasy]

Whats crazy is I knew like 80% of what she said, but the way she summed it all up quickly but very informatively was captivating

[@mycompasstv]

She is terrific! Thanks for commenting Kenneth.

[@mimiadams247]

Does papyrus fold well?

[@mycompasstv]

The main component of cellulose in papyrus is an unbranched polymer made up of a long chain of glucose monomers joined by β 1- 4 glycosidic linkages. This long chain makes papyurs thick and strong, however it's not flexable enough to fold. Thanks for commenting Mimi.

[@jftippu]

Awesome. Thanks.

[@lensrose]

I just got home from Egypt and got shown the same thing. But we were told that it took 6 days to get the lighter colored paper and 12 for the darker. 🤔where as this video says 3 and 6 days

[@TheMixmastamike1000]

this is awesome!

[@mycompasstv]

Thanks for commenting Mixmastermike.

[@alabaster6005]

Amazing 👍👍

[@mycompasstv]

Thanks Dave.