pilgrimage to Hierapolis
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The pilgrimage to Hierapolis was a religious journey undertaken by ancient devotees of the Syrian goddess Atargatis to her major sanctuary at Hierapolis (modern Manbij) for worship, offerings, and ritual observances.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| pilgrimage to Hierapolis canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T8629306 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: pilgrimage to Hierapolis Context triple: [Atargatis, cultPractice, pilgrimage to Hierapolis]
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A.
Pamukkale-Hierapolis
Pamukkale-Hierapolis is a renowned UNESCO World Heritage Site in western Turkey, famous for its striking white travertine terraces and the ruins of the ancient Greco-Roman spa city of Hierapolis.
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B.
Hierapolis
Hierapolis was an ancient Greco-Roman city in Phrygia (modern-day Turkey), known for its hot springs and as an early center of Christianity.
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C.
Seven Churches archaeological circuit in Turkey
The Seven Churches archaeological circuit in Turkey is a historical and religious travel route that links the sites of the seven early Christian communities in Asia Minor addressed in the Book of Revelation.
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D.
Magnesia ad Sipylum
Magnesia ad Sipylum was an ancient Greek city in western Anatolia, near Mount Sipylus, known for its strategic location and later significance under Hellenistic and Roman rule.
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E.
Ancient city of Side
The Ancient city of Side is a well-preserved Greco-Roman coastal settlement in southern Turkey, renowned for its monumental theater, temples, and harbor ruins.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: pilgrimage to Hierapolis Target entity description: The pilgrimage to Hierapolis was a religious journey undertaken by ancient devotees of the Syrian goddess Atargatis to her major sanctuary at Hierapolis (modern Manbij) for worship, offerings, and ritual observances.
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A.
Pamukkale-Hierapolis
Pamukkale-Hierapolis is a renowned UNESCO World Heritage Site in western Turkey, famous for its striking white travertine terraces and the ruins of the ancient Greco-Roman spa city of Hierapolis.
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B.
Hierapolis
Hierapolis was an ancient Greco-Roman city in Phrygia (modern-day Turkey), known for its hot springs and as an early center of Christianity.
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C.
Seven Churches archaeological circuit in Turkey
The Seven Churches archaeological circuit in Turkey is a historical and religious travel route that links the sites of the seven early Christian communities in Asia Minor addressed in the Book of Revelation.
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D.
Magnesia ad Sipylum
Magnesia ad Sipylum was an ancient Greek city in western Anatolia, near Mount Sipylus, known for its strategic location and later significance under Hellenistic and Roman rule.
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E.
Ancient city of Side
The Ancient city of Side is a well-preserved Greco-Roman coastal settlement in southern Turkey, renowned for its monumental theater, temples, and harbor ruins.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
ancient religious practice
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religious pilgrimage ⓘ |
| associatedDeityAspect |
Atargatis as fertility goddess
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Atargatis as protector of cities ⓘ Atargatis as water and fish goddess ⓘ |
| associatedWithCult | cult of Atargatis ⓘ |
| associatedWithReligion |
Greco-Roman Syrian religion
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linked to:
Hellenistic religion
Syrian goddess worship ⓘ |
| associatedWithStructure |
sacred precinct of Hierapolis
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temple of Atargatis at Hierapolis ⓘ
linked to:
sanctuary of Atargatis at Hierapolis
|
| centeredOnSanctuary | sanctuary of Atargatis at Hierapolis ⓘ |
| culturalSignificance |
important focus of Atargatis’ trans-regional cult
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major regional pilgrimage center in Syria ⓘ |
| economicImpact | stimulated local trade and hospitality at Hierapolis ⓘ |
| geographicalContext |
Upper Euphrates region
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linked to:
Upper Mesopotamia
|
| hasDestination |
Hierapolis
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Manbij ⓘ Syrian Hierapolis ⓘ
linked to:
Hierapolis Bambyce
|
| hasPurpose |
making offerings
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ritual observances ⓘ seeking divine favor ⓘ worship of Atargatis ⓘ |
| hasRitualElement |
ablutions
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fasting or abstinence practices ⓘ processions ⓘ sacrificial offerings ⓘ votive dedications ⓘ |
| involvedTravelFrom |
neighboring regions of the Near East
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various parts of Syria ⓘ |
| knownFromSource | Lucian of Samosata’s De Dea Syria ⓘ |
| languageContext |
Greek-speaking communities
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Syriac-speaking regions ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Syria
ⓘ
northern Syria ⓘ |
| mainDeity | Atargatis ⓘ |
| practicedBy |
Syrian worshippers
ⓘ
devotees of Atargatis ⓘ |
| religiousRole | served as a major cultic focus for Atargatis in Syria ⓘ |
| ritualOfferingType |
animal sacrifices
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dedicatory inscriptions ⓘ monetary gifts ⓘ votive statues ⓘ |
| sacredTopographyFeature |
sacred lake at Hierapolis
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temple complex of Atargatis ⓘ |
| socialFunction |
facilitated interaction among diverse regional groups
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reinforced communal religious identity ⓘ |
| timePeriod |
Hellenistic period
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Roman Imperial period ⓘ
linked to:
Roman Empire
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Subject: pilgrimage to Hierapolis Description of subject: The pilgrimage to Hierapolis was a religious journey undertaken by ancient devotees of the Syrian goddess Atargatis to her major sanctuary at Hierapolis (modern Manbij) for worship, offerings, and ritual observances.
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