who made paper

Paper was invented in China around 105 CE by Cai Lun, a court official of the Han Dynasty. He developed and refined the papermaking process using materials like mulberry bark, hemp, and old rags, creating a process to macerate these fibers into a slurry that was then formed into sheets and dried. This invention revolutionized the production of writing materials and greatly influenced civilizations worldwide by enabling easier record-keeping and dissemination of knowledge.