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The name Ptah-Hotep mean "belowed of Ptah", the god of Hwt-ka-Ptah (Memphis). Ptah-Hotel lived for more than four thousand years ago in the 5th dynasty, and was overseer of the priests of Nyuserre pyramid and the prophets of Isest and Menkhauhor pyramids.

Decorated door in Ptah-Hotep's mastaba See larger photo

Most of the mastaba is decorated with scenes from the life and surroundings of Ptah-Hotep as he this way would remember the life he lived. Note from the photo above that even the inside of the door opening is decorated.

Ptah-Hotep drinking and receiving offerings See larger photo

In the relief above Ptah-Hotep sits drinking on a chair by a table (enter the larger photo to see the details). On the right side we can see the first of a longer line of persons bringing different form of offerings to the deceased. In relief parts that have lost its colour over and under the table one can find offerings in form of birds, grapes and more.

Man bringing offerings See larger photo

Here the food offerings to Ptah-Hotep are seen more clearly. Note the bird the one who bring offerings are holding and the birds in the middle of the offerings.

A group of butchers felling an ox See larger photo

A group of butchers can be seen felling and parting an ox as part of preparations for offerings. Note; there was never any human sacrifice in ancient Egypt only animals, birds, vegetables, fruit, wine and so forth. When the offering ceremonies was over, these offering became food for priests or normal people.

A tradition that most likely has its root from these offering is still found on the countryside in Egypt. After 2 weeks and then 40 days after a person is dead and buried, the family meets bring food to the tomb. When the meeting around the tomb is over the food is distributed to needing families in the name of the deceased.

Bringing in a herd See larger photo

Bringing in a herd and in the lowest line of animals one can see an antelope in the front. The person behind is bringing in two smaller antelopes while holding each of them with a rope.

These photos are only some examples from the mastaba-tomb of Ptah-Hotep. We hope they show how important it is to use some time in this tomb as other. An unique opportunity to get a glimpse into the life of the people who lived in the Nile valley for over four thousand years ago. It would be a great pity if such an opportunity should be lost due to a strict schedule of any premade package tour...

Next we are going to another person who lived here during the fifth dynasty in what we today call the Old Kingdom. His name is Ti.

NEXT PAGE Article pages: Pyramid areas of Cairo Mastaba of Ptah-Hotep Mastaba of Ti Tea with Mr. Ti?

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