Cleopatra, Vol. 2

Georg Moritz Ebers, a prominent German Egyptologist and novelist, is renowned for his discovery of the Ebers Papyrus, a crucial 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 undertook significant scientific expeditions to Egypt, contributing to the field with works like "Ägypten und die Bücher Moses" and the edited translation of the Ebers Papyrus, showcasing his deep engagement with ancient Egyptian culture and medicine.