Uarda, Vol. 9

Known for his significant contributions to Egyptology, Georg Moritz Ebers was a prominent German scholar who discovered the Ebers Papyrus, one of the earliest medical texts. After studying jurisprudence and Oriental languages, he became a professor of Egyptian language and antiquities, teaching at institutions like Jena and Leipzig. His scholarly journey included two expeditions to Egypt, leading to his influential work "Ägypten und die Bücher Moses" and the editing of the medical papyrus, showcasing his deep engagement with ancient Egyptian culture and medicine.