Uarda, Vol. 5

A prominent figure in Egyptology, Georg Moritz Ebers made significant contributions to the field, notably through his discovery of the Ebers Papyrus, a key ancient medical text. His academic journey included studying jurisprudence and Oriental languages, leading to professorships in Egyptian language and antiquities. Ebers published important works, including "Ägypten und die Bücher Moses," and undertook multiple scientific expeditions to Egypt, enhancing the understanding of ancient Egyptian culture and medicine.