Cleopatra, Vol. 4

Ebers, a prominent German Egyptologist and novelist, is renowned for discovering the Ebers Papyrus, one of the earliest medical texts. His academic journey began with studies in jurisprudence and Oriental languages, leading to professorships at Jena and Leipzig. His significant contributions to Egyptology include his first major work, Ägypten und die Bücher Moses, and the editing of the Ebers Papyrus, which he unearthed in Thebes. His expertise and explorations in Egypt greatly enriched the understanding of ancient medical practices.