Ptahhotep
Ptahhotep sometimes known as Ptahhotep I or Ptahhotpe, was an ancient Egyptian who served his pharaoh during the late 25th century BC in Egypt's history.
| Ptahhotep Vizier | |
|---|---|
| Dynasty | 5th Dynasty |
| Pharaoh | Djedkare Isesi |
| Wife | Khamerernebty |
| Children | Akhethotep |
| Burial | A mastaba in Saqqara |
He wrote The Maxims of Ptahhotep, an early piece of Egyptian "wisdom literature" meant to instruct young men.
Further reading
- Nicolas Grimal, A History of Ancient Egypt, Blackwell Publishing, 1992
- Mourad, Anna-Latifa (2015). The Tomb of Ptahhotep I. The Australian Centre for Egyptology, Report 37. Oxford: Aris and Phillips Ltd. ISBN 978-0-85668-851-5.
- Quirke, Stephen (2004). Egyptian Literature, 1800BC, questions and readings. G. London: GHP. ISBN 978-0954721862.
- Strudwick, Nigel (1985). The administration of Egypt in the Old Kingdom: the highest titles and their holders (PDF). Studies in Egyptology. London, Boston: KPI. ISBN 978-0-71-030107-9.
Other websites
- Works by Ptahhotep at Project Gutenberg
- Works by or about Ptahhotep at Internet Archive
- Works by Ptahhotep at LibriVox (public domain audiobooks)
