The Bride of the Nile, Vol. 3

Ebers was a prominent German Egyptologist and novelist renowned for discovering the Ebers Papyrus, a significant ancient medical text. His academic journey included studying jurisprudence and Oriental languages, leading to professorships in Egyptian studies at Jena and Leipzig. Ebers' notable contributions to Egyptology began with his 1867 work, "Ägypten und die Bücher Moses," and culminated in the 1874 edition of the medical papyrus he unearthed in Thebes, showcasing his dedication to the field and its historical significance.