Parchment Production

The production of parchment involves the specialized processing of animal skins, typically from goats, lambs, or calves. The skin is first cleaned of hair, then soaked in limewater to soften it, and stretched to the desired thinness while drying. During this process, the skin is scraped and smoothed with special tools to create a surface suitable for writing.

In Pergamon, parchment production offered significant advantages over papyrus due to its durability and flexibility. This technique played an essential role in preserving cultural heritage and preparing manuscripts of high quality. Parchment became an indispensable material for the long-term preservation of both sacred texts and scientific works.