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In which part of Egypt did papyrus grow?

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	In which part of Egypt did papyrus grow?

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Papyrus grew in the Nile Delta in Lower (northern) Egypt. Papyrus is a water-loving plant and grows in marshy areas. Papyrus actually became extinct in Lower Egypt because of over-cutting. It was re-introduced in modern times.