👉 Papyrotype is a type of typographic symbol or graphic representation used in ancient Greek and Roman architecture, particularly for inscriptions on walls and columns. It was created by drawing lines across the surface of stone or brick to create an outline that could be engraved onto it. The term "papyrus" refers to the material from which papyrotype is made. Papyrus was a type of paper used for writing in ancient times, and it was often made from the stalks of the