Statements (246)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
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| gptkbp:aftermath |
gptkb:Fall_of_Babylon
gptkb:Alexander's_campaign_in_Asia Spread of Greek culture Conquest of Persia shift in power dynamics in the region increased trade routes Establishment of Hellenistic kingdoms Alexander's conquest of Persia Consolidation of Alexander's power in Asia Expansion of Macedonian Empire spread of Hellenistic culture cultural exchanges between Greeks and Persians Alexander's establishment of new cities military reforms in subsequent armies Alexander's continued conquests |
| gptkbp:alexander's_advantage |
Superior mobility
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| gptkbp:alexander's_approach |
Aggressive and bold
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| gptkbp:alexander's_legacy |
Considered a military genius
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| gptkbp:alexander's_strategy |
Use of deception
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| gptkbp:alexander's_tactics |
Combined arms approach
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| gptkbp:battle |
Alexander became the ruler of Persia
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| gptkbp:casualties |
High for both sides
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| gptkbp:cavalry_units |
Companion cavalry
Persian cavalry |
| gptkbp:celebrates |
Anniversaries commemorated in various cultures
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| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:Persian_Empire
gptkb:Macedonian_army gptkb:Macedonian_Empire |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Alexander_the_Great
gptkb:Darius_III |
| gptkbp:commemorated_by |
gptkb:Documentaries
gptkb:Films gptkb:Historical_texts gptkb:Monuments Various historical texts |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Inspiration for literature and art
Inspiration for literature Influenced military tactics Inspiration for films Inspiration for video games inspired later military strategies |
| gptkbp:darius's_approach |
Defensive and hesitant
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| gptkbp:darius's_fate |
Fled the battlefield
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| gptkbp:darius's_forces |
Estimated 250,000
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| gptkbp:darius's_goal |
Defend the Persian Empire
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| gptkbp:darius's_legacy |
Marked the decline of the Achaemenid Empire
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| gptkbp:darius's_mistake |
Underestimating Alexander
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| gptkbp:darius's_reputation |
Damaged after defeat
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| gptkbp:darius's_retreat |
Led to the collapse of Persian resistance
Caused disarray in Persian ranks |
| gptkbp:darius's_strategy |
Retreat and regroup
Attempted to outflank Alexander |
| gptkbp:darius's_tactics |
Use of chariots
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| gptkbp:date |
331 BC
October 1, 331 BC |
| gptkbp:depicted_in |
gptkb:documentaries
gptkb:Art_History Art and literature Art and sculpture historical novels |
| gptkbp:famous_for |
Decisive cavalry charge
Use of war elephants Decisive cavalry charges Innovative battle formations |
| gptkbp:featured_in |
chariots and cavalry
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| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Persian_Gate
gptkb:Siege_of_Tyre |
| gptkbp:fought_against |
gptkb:Alexander_the_Great
gptkb:Darius_III gptkb:The_Wars_of_Alexander_the_Great gptkb:Modern-day_Iraq Flat terrain Open plains October 1, 331 BC a flat plain Macedonians and Persians 330 BC and 331 BC Macedonian and Persian forces Persian Empire and Macedonian Empire the town of Gaugamela |
| gptkbp:fought_in |
gptkb:Mesopotamia
Ancient history |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
gptkb:Hellenistic_period
gptkb:Greco-Persian_Wars part of the larger conflict between Greece and Persia Part of Alexander's campaign against Persia Followed the Siege of Tyre Preceded the capture of Persepolis Part of the larger conflict between Greece and Persia |
| gptkbp:historical_debate |
interpretations of tactics
impact of terrain on battle outcome the role of alliances in the battle Alexander's strategic genius Alexander's motivations for conquest Darius III's leadership decisions Darius III's military strategies cultural implications of the battle long-term effects on Persian society role of cavalry in ancient warfare significance of logistics in battle planning |
| gptkbp:historical_figures |
gptkb:Arrian's_Anabasis
gptkb:Diodorus_Siculus gptkb:Plutarch's_Life_of_Alexander Recorded by Arrian Recorded by Curtius Rufus Recorded by Plutarch |
| gptkbp:historical_impact |
changed the course of history
Influenced future military tactics |
| gptkbp:historical_interpretation |
Debated by historians
Varies among historians. |
| gptkbp:historical_legacy |
Symbol of military prowess
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
One of the largest battles of the ancient world
Marked the rise of Hellenistic culture one of the largest battles in ancient history Marked the beginning of the end for Persian dominance pivotal battle in ancient history |
| gptkbp:historical_source |
gptkb:Diodorus_Siculus
gptkb:Plutarch's_Life_of_Alexander gptkb:Arrian's_Anabasis_of_Alexander |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Battle of Gaugamela
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| gptkbp:influenced |
Subsequent battles in the region
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| gptkbp:influenced_by |
gptkb:landscape_architecture
gptkb:logistics Weather conditions Numerical superiority |
| gptkbp:inspired |
Future military leaders
Military academies worldwide |
| gptkbp:involved |
gptkb:Alexander_the_Great
gptkb:Persian_Empire gptkb:animals gptkb:Archery chariots Chariots infantry units Infantry units War elephants Cavalry units tens of thousands of soldiers |
| gptkbp:is_a_point_of_interest_for |
gptkb:Hellenistic_culture
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| gptkbp:is_analyzed_in |
Strategic studies
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| gptkbp:is_aresource_for |
strategic miscalculations
long-standing rivalries political ambitions long-term conflicts. |
| gptkbp:is_considered_as |
one of the largest battles in history
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| gptkbp:is_documented_in |
ancient historians
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| gptkbp:is_often_compared_to |
the Battle of Marathon
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| gptkbp:is_part_of |
Alexander's Conquests
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| gptkbp:is_significant_for |
gptkb:military_history
Establishing Hellenistic influence |
| gptkbp:is_taught_in |
Military history courses
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| gptkbp:leadership |
gptkb:Alexander_the_Great
gptkb:Darius_III |
| gptkbp:led_to |
the fall of the Achaemenid Empire
the fall of Babylon |
| gptkbp:legacy |
Symbol of military genius
influence on future military leaders Study in military tactics Considered one of the greatest battles in history Example of leadership under pressure Alexander the Great's reputation as a military genius |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Gaugamela
Gaugamela, near Arbela |
| gptkbp:macedonian_casualties |
Less than 1,000
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| gptkbp:macedonian_infantry |
Phalanx formation
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| gptkbp:macedonian_losses |
Minimal
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| gptkbp:macedonian_morale |
gptkb:High
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| gptkbp:military_technology |
Use of coordinated attacks
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| gptkbp:modern_relevance |
Studied in military academies
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| gptkbp:notable_for |
use of cavalry
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| gptkbp:occurs_in |
gptkb:Mesopotamia
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| gptkbp:outcome |
gptkb:decisive_victory
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| gptkbp:part_of |
Alexander's campaign against Persia
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| gptkbp:persian_casualties |
Estimated 40,000 to 300,000
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| gptkbp:persian_infantry |
gptkb:Immortals
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| gptkbp:persian_losses |
gptkb:Heavy
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| gptkbp:persian_morale |
gptkb:Low
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| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Granicus
gptkb:Battle_of_Issus |
| gptkbp:result |
decisive Macedonian victory
Decisive Macedonian victory |
| gptkbp:resulted_in |
decisive victory for Alexander
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| gptkbp:significance |
Fall of the Achaemenid Empire
Led to the fall of the Achaemenid Empire led to the fall of the Achaemenid Empire Marked the beginning of the end for the Achaemenid Empire led to the fall of the Persian Empire |
| gptkbp:strategic_goals |
established Alexander's dominance in the region
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| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
gptkb:Cultural_exchange
Control of Persia Control of trade routes Military tactics development Political power shift Legacy of Alexander the Great Control of the Persian Empire control of Persia |
| gptkbp:strategic_maneuver |
Use of terrain to advantage
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| gptkbp:strategy |
Approximately 47,000
use of cavalry Established as a military leader Boosted after victory Use of deception Use of superior tactics Conquer Persia Severely damaged after defeat |
| gptkbp:strength |
approximately 47,000 Macedonians
Approximately 250,000 Persians Approximately 47,000 Macedonians approximately 100,000 Persians |
| gptkbp:tactics |
Phalanx formation
Use of cavalry Flanking maneuver flanking maneuver use of terrain |
| gptkbp:tactics_used |
gptkb:psychological_warfare
Phalanx formation Flanking maneuver use of terrain Cavalry charge formation changes chariots and elephants |
| gptkbp:takes_place_in |
331 BC
October 1, 331 BC |
| gptkbp:terrain |
flat plains
Flat plains |
| gptkbp:was |
a turning point in history
one of the most significant battles in history a battle fought in 331 BC. |
| gptkbp:was_a_demonstration_of |
the effectiveness of the Macedonian phalanx
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| gptkbp:was_aclash_of |
two great empires
cultures and armies |
| gptkbp:was_ahistoric_event_in |
ancient history
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| gptkbp:was_akey_battle_in |
the Macedonian conquest of Persia
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| gptkbp:was_akey_figure_in |
the history of warfare
the conquest of Persia |
| gptkbp:was_decisive_for |
gptkb:Alexander_the_Great
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| gptkbp:was_followed_by |
gptkb:the_Battle_of_Arbela
the Siege of Tyre |
| gptkbp:was_influenced_by |
tactical maneuvers
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| gptkbp:was_marked_by |
heavy casualties
the beginning of the end for the Persian Empire |
| gptkbp:weather_conditions |
Clear skies
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Ancient_Greece
gptkb:Macedonia |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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