Serapis, Vol. 5

Georg Moritz Ebers was a prominent German Egyptologist and novelist, renowned for discovering the Ebers Papyrus, a crucial ancient medical text. His academic journey included studying jurisprudence and archaeology, leading to professorships in Egyptian language and antiquities. Ebers made significant contributions to Egyptology through his scientific expeditions and publications, including his influential work "Ägypten und die Bücher Moses." His legacy is marked by his role in advancing the understanding of ancient Egyptian medicine and culture.