Ptahhotep, sometimes known as Ptahhotpe or Ptah-Hotep, was an ancient Egyptian official uring the 24th century BC. He was vizier to Djedkare Isesi of the Fifth dynasty of Egypt. He had a son named Akhethotep, who was also a vizier. He and his descendants were buried at Saqqara. Ptahhotep's tomb is located in a mastaba in North Saqqara where he was laid to rest by himself. His grandson Ptahhotep Tshefi, who lived during the reign of Unas, was buried in the mastaba of his father. Their tomb is famous for its outstanding depictions.