Properties (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
canal
|
| gptkbp:built |
1881
12 years rocky terrain landslides and erosion dynamite used initially proposed in antiquity inspired by ancient plans |
| gptkbp:climate |
Mediterranean_climate
|
| gptkbp:connects |
gptkb:Ionian_Sea
Aegean Sea |
| gptkbp:crosses |
Corinth_Isthmus
|
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
important shipping route
part_of_Greek_heritage |
| gptkbp:culturalEvents |
festivals held nearby
|
| gptkbp:depth |
8 meters
|
| gptkbp:engineType |
artificial waterway
|
| gptkbp:environmental_impact |
boosts local economy
affects local ecosystems |
| gptkbp:famous_for |
its scenic views
its engineering feat its steep sides |
| gptkbp:geographicalFeature |
isthmus
|
| gptkbp:geologicalFeatures |
cut through limestone.
|
| gptkbp:historical_figure |
gptkb:Isthmus_of_Corinth
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
ancient trade route
|
| gptkbp:historicalRecords |
mentioned by ancient historians
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Canal of Corinth
|
| gptkbp:inspiration |
engineering projects worldwide
|
| gptkbp:is_governed_by |
gptkb:Greek_government
|
| gptkbp:is_used_in |
commercial shipping
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
military transport
|
| gptkbp:length |
6.3 kilometers
|
| gptkbp:lighting |
vulnerable to flooding
|
| gptkbp:local_economy |
supports tourism and trade
|
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Greece
|
| gptkbp:maintenance |
requires regular dredging
|
| gptkbp:navigation_equipment |
sea navigation
|
| gptkbp:nearby_attractions |
popular for sightseeing
Bridge of the Canal |
| gptkbp:notable_event |
opening ceremony in 1893
|
| gptkbp:opened |
1893
|
| gptkbp:previousName |
gptkb:Corinth
|
| gptkbp:significance |
shortens travel time for ships
|
| gptkbp:surrounding_area |
gptkb:Corinthia
|
| gptkbp:surroundingArea |
Corinth_and_Loutraki
|
| gptkbp:tourism |
boating and fishing
|
| gptkbp:width |
21.3 meters
|
| gptkbp:wildlife |
variety of fish species
|