papyri (Meaning)
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papyri (pl.)
of Papyrus
Synonyms & Antonyms of papyri
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papyri Sentence Examples
- The discovery of ancient papyri has provided invaluable insights into the history and daily life of past civilizations.
- Scholars meticulously study papyri to decipher ancient scripts and languages.
- The Egyptian papyri known as the Book of the Dead contain religious texts and illustrations that guide the deceased through the afterlife.
- Oxyrhynchus papyri have yielded a wealth of literary fragments, including lost works by famous Greek authors.
- The Herculaneum papyri, preserved by a volcanic eruption, offer a tantalizing glimpse into the intellectual culture of the Roman Empire.
- Papyri have played a crucial role in understanding the evolution of religious beliefs and practices throughout history.
- The papyrus plant, known for its durability and flexibility, was widely used for writing in ancient Egypt and other regions.
- The Voynich Manuscript, a mysterious and undeciphered medieval manuscript, is written on vellum that resembles papyrus.
- The Turin Papyrus is one of the oldest known maps, dating back to the ancient Egyptian New Kingdom.
- The Dead Sea Scrolls, a collection of ancient Jewish writings, were preserved on papyri and leather fragments in a cave in the Judean Desert.
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of Papyrus
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The discovery of ancient papyri has provided invaluable insights into the history and daily life of past civilizations.
Scholars meticulously study papyri to decipher ancient scripts and languages.
The Egyptian papyri known as the Book of the Dead contain religious texts and illustrations that guide the deceased through the afterlife.
Oxyrhynchus papyri have yielded a wealth of literary fragments, including lost works by famous Greek authors.
