Ptahshepses

For the lesser known official of the late 4th early 5th dynasty, see Ptahshepses (high priest).

Ptahshepses
Vizier of Egypt
Ptahshepses depicted on the pillar of his mastaba
Egyptian name
Ptḥ-Šp.ss
Tenurec. 2450 BC
PharaohIni
BurialAbusir, Egypt
SpouseKhamerernebty
Children
  • Ptahshepses
  • Kahotep
  • Qednes
  • Hemakhti
  • Meritites

Ptahshepses (fl. c. 2450 BC) was the vizier and son-in-law of king Nyuserre Ini during the Fifth Dynasty. As such he was one of the most distinguished members of the royal court. Ptahshepses' mastaba complex in Abusir is considered by many to be the most extensive and architecturally unique non-royal tomb of the Old Kingdom.

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