Pentu
Ancient Egyptian vizier
About Pentu
Pentu (Pentju) was a vizier of ancient Egypt. He served during the reign of Tutankhamun.
Pentu is only known from a wine jar docket found in the tomb of Tutankhamun. It has been suggested that Pentu the Vizier is identical to Penthu the Chief Physician to Akhenaten, owner of Tomb 5 in Amarna, but this identification cannot be proven.
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Who was Pentu?
ancient Egyptian vizier
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Pentu. https://biography.guide/pentu/
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