The Egyptians Ancient Egypt Egypt and the Nile The Old Kingdom Building the Pyramids The Middle Kingdom Pharaohs The New Kingdom Religion Preparing for the Next World Towns and Cities Sculpture and Painting Craftsmen Writing Children and Education Farmers Trade and Ships Family Life Food and Drink Games and Hunting	Papyrus In ancient times, the Papyrus reed was quite common in Egypt. It was used to make all kinds of things, including paper. A papyrus scroll from Egypt   Previous: Back Book: The Egyptians Section: Ancient Egypt Chapter: Egypt and the Nile