Before there was paper people used the turtle shell, animal bone, golden stone, bamboo slips, wood and cloth were used for recording and remembering things. The invention of paper was dated back to the history book written by Fan Hua. It is said that Cai Lun who was a eunuch of Dong Han dynasty invented the paper in 105 A.D. Study shows that research is needed to prove the beginnings of paper in the Han dynasty. Having supply of cheap paper meant that great thoughts could be written on the paper and read by people. Advanced and new ideas could be passed quickly and widely to the majority of people. It has promoted and quickened the steps of human civilization and development. The invention of paper was a great contribution to the Chinese civilization and to the civilization of the world.
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