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
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Other websites
- Works by Ptahhotep at Project Gutenberg
- Works by or about Ptahhotep at Internet Archive
- Works by Ptahhotep at LibriVox (public domain audiobooks) 15px
