A Thorny Path, Vol. 10

A prominent figure in Egyptology, Georg Moritz Ebers made significant contributions to the field, notably through his discovery of the Ebers Papyrus, a crucial ancient medical text. His academic journey included studying jurisprudence and Oriental languages, leading to professorships in Egyptian language and antiquities at Jena and Leipzig. Ebers undertook multiple research trips to Egypt, culminating in his influential works, including "Ägypten und die Bücher Moses" and the edited translation of the medical papyrus. His legacy intertwines literature and archaeology.