Amphipolis Lion monument
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The Amphipolis Lion monument is a large ancient marble funerary sculpture near Amphipolis in northern Greece, believed to commemorate a distinguished military figure from the late 4th century BCE.
All labels observed (1)
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| Amphipolis Lion monument canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Amphipolis Lion monument Context triple: [Amphipolis, hasArchaeologicalSite, Amphipolis Lion monument]
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Motya Charioteer statue
The Motya Charioteer statue is an exceptionally well-preserved ancient Greek marble sculpture, celebrated for its dynamic depiction of a victorious charioteer and its refined Classical style.
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B.
Plataea monument group
The Plataea monument group was an ancient Greek commemorative ensemble at Delphi celebrating the collective victory of the Greek city-states over the Persians at the Battle of Plataea.
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Tripylon
Tripylon is a monumental gateway and audience hall in the ancient Persian ceremonial capital of Persepolis, notable for its elaborate reliefs and central position linking major palace complexes.
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Temple of Athena Lindia
The Temple of Athena Lindia is an ancient Greek sanctuary on the acropolis of Lindos in Rhodes, dedicated to the worship of the goddess Athena and renowned for its historical and archaeological significance.
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E.
Heraion of Perachora
The Heraion of Perachora is an important ancient Greek sanctuary dedicated to the goddess Hera, located near the Isthmus of Corinth and known for its well-preserved remains and coastal setting.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Amphipolis Lion monument Target entity description: The Amphipolis Lion monument is a large ancient marble funerary sculpture near Amphipolis in northern Greece, believed to commemorate a distinguished military figure from the late 4th century BCE.
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A.
Motya Charioteer statue
The Motya Charioteer statue is an exceptionally well-preserved ancient Greek marble sculpture, celebrated for its dynamic depiction of a victorious charioteer and its refined Classical style.
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B.
Plataea monument group
The Plataea monument group was an ancient Greek commemorative ensemble at Delphi celebrating the collective victory of the Greek city-states over the Persians at the Battle of Plataea.
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C.
Tripylon
Tripylon is a monumental gateway and audience hall in the ancient Persian ceremonial capital of Persepolis, notable for its elaborate reliefs and central position linking major palace complexes.
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D.
Temple of Athena Lindia
The Temple of Athena Lindia is an ancient Greek sanctuary on the acropolis of Lindos in Rhodes, dedicated to the worship of the goddess Athena and renowned for its historical and archaeological significance.
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E.
Heraion of Perachora
The Heraion of Perachora is an important ancient Greek sanctuary dedicated to the goddess Hera, located near the Isthmus of Corinth and known for its well-preserved remains and coastal setting.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (42)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
ancient Greek sculpture
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funerary monument ⓘ lion sculpture ⓘ |
| artStyle | late Classical Greek ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Amphipolis tumulus complex
NERFINISHED
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Macedonian military aristocracy ⓘ |
| category |
ancient Greek funerary art
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outdoor sculpture in Greece ⓘ |
| constructionTechnique | ashlar masonry blocks ⓘ |
| coordinates | approximately 40.816°N 23.854°E ⓘ |
| country | Greece ⓘ |
| culture | ancient Greek ⓘ |
| currentCondition | partially restored ⓘ |
| dedicatedTo | distinguished military figure ⓘ |
| depicts | lion ⓘ |
| discoveredIn | 1912 ⓘ |
| estimatedConstructionDate | late 4th century BCE ⓘ |
| function | commemorative monument ⓘ |
| height | approximately 8 meters ⓘ |
| heritageDesignation | archaeological monument of Greece ⓘ |
| iconography | seated lion ⓘ |
| inception | 4th century BCE ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Amphipolis
NERFINISHED
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Central Macedonia NERFINISHED ⓘ Greece ⓘ |
| locatedNear |
Strymon River
NERFINISHED
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ancient city of Amphipolis NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| managedBy | Hellenic Ministry of Culture NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| materialUsed | marble ⓘ |
| notableFor |
monumental scale
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symbolic association with military valor ⓘ |
| orientation | facing the Strymon River ⓘ |
| owner | Hellenic Republic NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| partOf | archaeological site of Amphipolis NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| probableDate | after the death of Alexander the Great ⓘ |
| reconstruction |
1920s
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1930s ⓘ |
| region | Macedonia NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| setting | open-air riverside location ⓘ |
| significantPeriod | Hellenistic period NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| touristAttraction | yes ⓘ |
| use | funerary monument ⓘ |
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