Balkh city

GPTKB entity

Statements (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:City
gptkbp:administrative_division gptkb:district
gptkbp:climate semi-arid climate
gptkbp:conflict various invasions
gptkbp:cultural_exchange between East and West
gptkbp:cultural_heritage UNESCO World Heritage Site candidate
gptkbp:cultural_influence Persian culture
gptkbp:demographics multi-ethnic population
gptkbp:economy gptkb:World_Trade_Center
gptkb:Silk_Road
agriculture
spices and silk
gptkbp:education_institution local schools
gptkbp:elevation approximately 400 meters
gptkbp:environment gptkb:agricultural_land
gptkbp:famous_event local festivals
gptkbp:famous_for poetry and literature
gptkbp:famous_landmark mosques
The Blue Mosque
gptkbp:founded around 500 BC
gptkbp:has_facilities hospitals
gptkbp:has_historical_building gptkb:fortification
gptkbp:has_river Kunduz River
gptkbp:historical_event Silk Road trading hub
gptkbp:historical_figure gptkb:Zoroaster
gptkbp:historical_impact Macedonian influence
gptkbp:historical_legacy gptkb:cultural_heritage
gptkbp:historical_period Greco-Bactrian period
gptkbp:historical_significance ancient city of Bactria
gptkbp:historical_site gptkb:Balkh_Citadel
Bactrian archaeological sites
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Balkh city
gptkbp:known_for gptkb:Buddhist_stupas
gptkb:Islamic_architecture
gptkbp:language_spoken gptkb:Dari_Persian
gptkbp:local_cuisine Afghan cuisine
gptkbp:local_government gptkb:municipality
gptkbp:located_in gptkb:Afghanistan
gptkbp:media local newspapers
gptkbp:notable_person gptkb:Rumi
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Balkh_Province
gptkbp:population approximately 100,000
gptkbp:sport gptkb:football
gptkbp:surrounding_area Northern Afghanistan
gptkbp:time_zone UTC+4:30
gptkbp:tourist_attraction gptkb:ancient_ruins
gptkbp:tradition gptkb:traditional_music
gptkbp:transportation gptkb:road_network
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Old_Balkh_ruins
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6