World’s oldest papyrus unveiled in Egypt

Q.  The oldest papyrus was revealed from the tomb of which Egyptian royalty?
- Published on 15 Jul 16

a. King Ramesis II
b. Queen Nefertiti
c. King Khufu
d. None of the above

ANSWER: King Khufu
 
Items from the 4th dynasty of King Khufu or Cheops as he is known for whom the Great Pyramid of Giza was built as a tomb include the world’s oldest papyrus.
  • Egyptian museum in Cairo has displayed the oldest papyrus dating back to 4500 years, detailing lives of pyramid builders.
  • Papyrus were discovered in the year 2013 in the port of Wadi el-Jarf located 74 miles from the city of Suez.

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