Arachne, Vol. 3

Georg Moritz Ebers was a pioneering German Egyptologist and novelist, renowned for uncovering the Ebers Papyrus, one of the oldest medical texts. His academic journey included studying jurisprudence and archaeology, leading to professorships in Egyptian language and antiquities. 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 significantly advanced the understanding of ancient Egyptian medicine and culture.