Aksumite monumental architecture
GPTKB entity
Statements (53)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:architect
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Aksum_Obelisk
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| gptkbp:attracts |
tourists
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| gptkbp:date |
1st century AD
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| gptkbp:exhibited_at |
advanced stone masonry
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| gptkbp:features |
intricate carvings
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| gptkbp:has |
gptkb:historical_event
gptkb:archaeological_site cultural significance architectural diversity religious significance large stone blocks |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Aksumite monumental architecture
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| gptkbp:includes |
gptkb:The_Church_of_St._Mary_of_Zion
gptkb:The_Tombs_of_the_Kings gptkb:The_Aksum_Obelisk gptkb:The_Lion_of_Judah_symbol the ruins of ancient temples the Aksumite stelae field the ruins of ancient palaces |
| gptkbp:influenced |
later Ethiopian architecture
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| gptkbp:is |
a symbol of power
a site of pilgrimage a source of national pride a representation of ancient engineering a subject of historical research a subject of preservation efforts a symbol of ancient civilization a focal point for cultural identity a key to understanding ancient civilizations a subject of archaeological studies associated with trade routes a representation of ancient power dynamics a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1980 a source of inspiration for modern architecture a landmark of Ethiopian heritage a part of the Aksumite cultural landscape a reflection of ancient trade networks a testament to Aksumite engineering skills an example of ancient urban planning |
| gptkbp:is_associated_with |
gptkb:Aksumite_Empire
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| gptkbp:is_characterized_by |
gptkb:church
gptkb:cemetery gptkb:Surah obelisks |
| gptkbp:is_influenced_by |
Nubian architecture
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| gptkbp:is_part_of |
Ethiopian history
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| gptkbp:is_recognized_by |
gptkb:archaeological_site
|
| gptkbp:is_reflected_in |
Aksumite society's wealth
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| gptkbp:located_in |
Aksum, Ethiopia
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| gptkbp:notable_for |
its engineering techniques
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| gptkbp:represents |
gptkb:archaeological_site
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