Statements (241)
| Predicate | Object |
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| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:battle
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Monarch
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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:casualties |
High for both sides
Less than 1,000 Estimated 40,000 to 300,000 |
| gptkbp:celebrates |
Anniversaries commemorated in various cultures
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| gptkbp:combatants |
gptkb:Monarch
gptkb:Macedonian_army gptkb:Macedonian_Empire |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Alexander_the_Great
gptkb:Darius_III |
| gptkbp:community_engagement |
gptkb:Hellenistic_culture
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| 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:date |
331 BC
October 1, 331 BC |
| gptkbp:depicted_in |
gptkb:documentaries
gptkb:Historical_Society Art and literature Art and sculpture historical novels |
| gptkbp:dynasty |
Marked the decline of the Achaemenid Empire
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| gptkbp:error_handling |
Underestimating Alexander
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| gptkbp:exhibited_at |
the effectiveness of the Macedonian phalanx
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| gptkbp:famous_for |
Decisive cavalry charge
Use of war elephants Decisive cavalry charges Innovative battle formations |
| gptkbp:fate |
Fled the battlefield
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| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:the_Battle_of_Arbela
gptkb:Battle_of_the_Persian_Gate gptkb:Siege_of_Tyre the Siege of Tyre |
| gptkbp:fought_in |
gptkb:Alexander_the_Great
gptkb:Mesopotamia gptkb:Darius_III gptkb:The_Wars_of_Alexander_the_Great gptkb:Modern-day_Iraq Flat terrain Ancient history 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:goal |
Defend the Persian Empire
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| gptkbp:has_ability |
approximately 47,000 Macedonians
Approximately 250,000 Persians Approximately 47,000 Macedonians approximately 100,000 Persians |
| gptkbp:has_ahistory_of |
ancient history
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| gptkbp:historical_context |
gptkb:Hellenistic_period
gptkb:Greco-Persian_Wars part of the larger conflict between Greece and Persia Debated by historians Varies among historians. 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_figure |
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_significance |
Studied in military academies
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:architect
gptkb:Company Weather conditions tactical maneuvers Numerical superiority |
| gptkbp:inspired |
Future military leaders
Military academies worldwide |
| gptkbp:involved_forces |
Estimated 250,000
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| gptkbp:involved_units |
Companion cavalry
Persian cavalry |
| gptkbp:is_acharacter_in |
two great empires
cultures and armies |
| 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_celebrated_in |
gptkb:Documentaries
gptkb:Films gptkb:Historical_texts gptkb:Monuments Various historical texts |
| 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_featured_in |
chariots and cavalry
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| gptkbp:is_involved_in |
gptkb:Alexander_the_Great
gptkb:Monarch gptkb:mythological_figure gptkb:sports_event chariots Chariots infantry units Infantry units War elephants Cavalry units tens of thousands of soldiers |
| 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:landscape |
flat plains
Flat plains |
| 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
Considered a military genius influence on future military leaders Study in military tactics Symbol of military prowess 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:losses |
gptkb:Heavy
Minimal |
| gptkbp:military_branch |
gptkb:Immortals
Phalanx formation |
| gptkbp:military_technology |
Use of coordinated attacks
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| gptkbp:mood |
gptkb:High
gptkb:Low |
| gptkbp:notable_battle |
Led to the collapse of Persian resistance
Alexander became the ruler of Persia Caused disarray in Persian ranks |
| 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:preceded_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Granicus
gptkb:Battle_of_Issus |
| gptkbp:reputation |
Damaged after defeat
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| gptkbp:result |
decisive Macedonian victory
Decisive Macedonian victory |
| gptkbp:resulted_in |
decisive victory for Alexander
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| gptkbp:significance |
gptkb:military_unit
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 Establishing Hellenistic influence led to the fall of the Persian Empire |
| 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 Superior mobility established Alexander's dominance in the region |
| gptkbp:succeeded_by |
gptkb:Alexander_the_Great
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| gptkbp:tactics |
gptkb:war
Approximately 47,000 Phalanx formation Use of cavalry Flanking maneuver Use of terrain to advantage use of cavalry flanking maneuver use of terrain Cavalry charge Combined arms approach Use of chariots Established as a military leader Boosted after victory Retreat and regroup formation changes Use of deception Use of superior tactics Attempted to outflank Alexander Conquer Persia Severely damaged after defeat chariots and elephants |
| gptkbp:takes_place_in |
331 BC
October 1, 331 BC |
| gptkbp:technique |
Aggressive and bold
Defensive and hesitant |
| gptkbp:training |
Military history courses
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| gptkbp:was |
a turning point in history
one of the most significant battles in history a battle fought in 331 BC. |
| gptkbp:was_akey_figure_in |
the history of warfare
the conquest of Persia the Macedonian conquest of Persia |
| gptkbp:was_marked_by |
heavy casualties
the beginning of the end for the Persian Empire |
| gptkbp:weather_conditions |
Clear skies
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