Barbara Blomberg, Vol. 5

Ebers was a prominent German Egyptologist and novelist, recognized for discovering the Ebers Papyrus, one of the oldest medical texts. His academic journey included studying jurisprudence and Oriental languages, leading to professorships in Egyptian language and antiquities at Jena and Leipzig. Ebers conducted significant research in Egypt, contributing to the field with works like "Ägypten und die Bücher Moses" and the edited translation of the Ebers Papyrus. His expertise and discoveries have greatly influenced the understanding of ancient Egyptian medicine.