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Every Egyptian Ever

Ages 5–12

Notable person

Cartoon of a scribe with a blank papyrus roll

Ptahhotep

A vizier whose wise sayings were copied for centuries.

Years
About 2400 BCE
We are not sure of the exact year.
Time
Old Kingdom. Old Kingdom.
Where they ruled or lived
Memphis

We are not sure: We are not sure every line was written by him. The book grew over time.

Three facts

  1. 1A vizier was a top helper of the king.
  2. 2His book teaches listening and fairness.
  3. 3Students copied it to practice writing.

More to know

One lesson says listen more than you boast. Egyptian schools loved old wise books.

Places: Memphis.

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