Sabu also called Thety
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Sabu called Thety was the High Priest of Ptah
during the reign of King Teti
, ruler of Egypt. He was the successor of Sabu also called Ibebi
and likely his son.
Sabu's mastaba in Saqqara
contains a text mentioning that before he was made High Priest of god Ptah there had always been two men holding this position. Sabu called Thety was the first man to hold the position by himself.
High Priest of Ptah
The High Priest of Ptah was sometimes referred to as the Greatest of the Masters of the Craftsmen . This title refers to Ptah as the patron god of the craftsmen.The office of the High Priest of Ptah was located in Memphis...
during the reign of King Teti
Teti
Teti, less commonly known as Othoes, was the first Pharaoh of the Sixth dynasty of Egypt and is buried at Saqqara. The exact length of his reign has been destroyed on the Turin King List, but is believed to have been about 12 years.-Biography:...
, ruler of Egypt. He was the successor of Sabu also called Ibebi
Sabu also called Ibebi
Sabu called Ibebi was a High Priest of Ptah during the reigns of Kings Unas and Teti.Sabu's mastaba in Saqqara contains several inscriptions showing how the pharaoh favored him...
and likely his son.
Sabu's mastaba in Saqqara
Saqqara
Saqqara is a vast, ancient burial ground in Egypt, serving as the necropolis for the Ancient Egyptian capital, Memphis. Saqqara features numerous pyramids, including the world famous Step pyramid of Djoser, sometimes referred to as the Step Tomb due to its rectangular base, as well as a number of...
contains a text mentioning that before he was made High Priest of god Ptah there had always been two men holding this position. Sabu called Thety was the first man to hold the position by himself.