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Paper originated in ancient China during the Han Dynasty around 105 AD, developed by Cai Lun using plant fibers. It spread across Asia to the Islamic world and Europe, becoming essential for communication by the time of the printing press in the 15th century. Despite digital advancements, paper remains important in various fields such as education, art, and packaging.

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Document 2 The History of Paper

Paper originated in ancient China during the Han Dynasty around 105 AD, developed by Cai Lun using plant fibers. It spread across Asia to the Islamic world and Europe, becoming essential for communication by the time of the printing press in the 15th century. Despite digital advancements, paper remains important in various fields such as education, art, and packaging.

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The History of Paper

Before the digital age, before printing presses, and even before widespread literacy, there was

paper. Originating in ancient China during the Han Dynasty (around 105 AD), paper revolutionized

the way humans recorded and transmitted information. Cai Lun, a court official, is credited with

developing a method that used plant fibers mashed into a pulp, which was then pressed and dried

into sheets.

The invention spread across Asia, eventually reaching the Islamic world, then Europe. By the time

Gutenberg introduced the printing press in the 15th century, paper had become the cornerstone of

communication. Books, contracts, newspapers-all relied on this seemingly simple yet transformative

material.

Today, despite the rise of digital media, paper continues to play a vital role in education, art,

packaging, and personal expression. Its journey from pulp to page is a testament to human

ingenuity and the enduring power of tangible knowledge.

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