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Tuesday, June 28, 2022

Basic timeline of paper

This post is a basic timeline of paper. There are 10 events listed below. Source: Wikipedia

• 4th century BC: Papyrus used in Egypt
• 202 BC - 220 AD: Paper used in China
• 50 AD - 121 AD: Cai Lun improves method for papermaking in China
• 960 AD - 1279 AD: Song Dynasty introduces paper money in China
• 5th century AD: Amate used in Mesoamerica
• 7th century AD: Paper used in India
• 8th century AD: Paper used in the Islamic world
• 11th century: Paper used in Europe
• 13th century: Waterwheel mills used to make paper in Spain
• 19th century: Wood-based paper used in Europe

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