2375 BC) was an ancient Egyptian official who lived at the end of the Fifth Dynasty, most likely under king Djedkare Isesi and under king Unas.
His main function at the royal court was that of the vizier, making him to the most important man at the court, only second to the king.
Ptahhotep, whose second name was Tjefi, came from an influential family.
[1] Ptahhotep is mainly known from his mastaba at Saqqara.
The burial complex was built for him and his father Akhethetep.