Barbara Blomberg, Vol. 6

Georg Moritz Ebers was a prominent German Egyptologist and novelist known for his pivotal discovery of the Ebers Papyrus, one of the earliest medical texts. His academic journey included studying jurisprudence and Oriental languages, 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 Ebers Papyrus. His legacy intertwines literary and scientific exploration, marking him as a key figure in Egyptology.