Uarda, Vol. 8

Georg Moritz Ebers, a prominent German Egyptologist and novelist, is renowned for his discovery of the Ebers Papyrus, a significant ancient medical document. His academic journey included studying jurisprudence and Oriental languages, leading to professorships in Egyptian language and antiquities at Jena and Leipzig. Ebers conducted two scientific expeditions to Egypt, contributing to his influential works, including "Ägypten und die Bücher Moses." His scholarly legacy is marked by both his discoveries and his literary contributions to the field of Egyptology.