Wat Lanka
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Wat Lanka is one of Phnom Penh’s oldest and most significant Buddhist temples, known for its traditional Khmer architecture and religious importance.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Wat Lanka canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T10474088 — 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: Wat Lanka Context triple: [Independence Monument (Phnom Penh), near, Wat Lanka]
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A.
Lanka
Lanka is the island kingdom in the Ramayana epic ruled by the demon king Ravana, where Sita is held captive and Rama wages war to rescue her.
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B.
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is an island nation in the Indian Ocean known for its rich cultural heritage, diverse landscapes, and strategic location off the southern coast of India.
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C.
Mattumagala, Sri Lanka
Mattumagala, Sri Lanka is a locality best known as the birthplace of renowned Sri Lankan fast bowler Chaminda Vaas.
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D.
kingdom of Lanka
The kingdom of Lanka is the legendary island realm ruled by the demon-king Ravana in the Hindu epic Ramayana, renowned as the stronghold of the Rakshasas and the site of the climactic war with Rama.
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E.
Ceylon (Dutch Ceylon)
Ceylon (Dutch Ceylon) was a former Dutch colonial territory on the island of Sri Lanka, controlled mainly for its strategic ports and lucrative cinnamon trade from the mid-17th to late 18th century.
- 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: Wat Lanka Target entity description: Wat Lanka is one of Phnom Penh’s oldest and most significant Buddhist temples, known for its traditional Khmer architecture and religious importance.
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A.
Lanka
Lanka is the island kingdom in the Ramayana epic ruled by the demon king Ravana, where Sita is held captive and Rama wages war to rescue her.
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B.
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is an island nation in the Indian Ocean known for its rich cultural heritage, diverse landscapes, and strategic location off the southern coast of India.
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C.
Mattumagala, Sri Lanka
Mattumagala, Sri Lanka is a locality best known as the birthplace of renowned Sri Lankan fast bowler Chaminda Vaas.
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D.
kingdom of Lanka
The kingdom of Lanka is the legendary island realm ruled by the demon-king Ravana in the Hindu epic Ramayana, renowned as the stronghold of the Rakshasas and the site of the climactic war with Rama.
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E.
Ceylon (Dutch Ceylon)
Ceylon (Dutch Ceylon) was a former Dutch colonial territory on the island of Sri Lanka, controlled mainly for its strategic ports and lucrative cinnamon trade from the mid-17th to late 18th century.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (39)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Buddhist temple
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religious building ⓘ |
| architecturalStyle | traditional Khmer architecture ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Khmer Buddhist tradition
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Theravada Buddhism NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| city | Phnom Penh NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| country | Cambodia ⓘ |
| culturalRole |
center for Buddhist festivals in Phnom Penh
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place for merit-making by local residents ⓘ |
| hasLanguage | Khmer NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasPart |
Buddha statues
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courtyard ⓘ decorative carvings ⓘ monastic quarters ⓘ ordination hall ⓘ stupas ⓘ wall paintings ⓘ |
| heritage | one of the oldest temples in Phnom Penh ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Daun Penh District
NERFINISHED
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Phnom Penh NERFINISHED ⓘ central Phnom Penh ⓘ |
| locatedNear | Independence Monument, Phnom Penh NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| locatedOn | Sihanouk Boulevard NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| notableFor |
historic status among Phnom Penh temples
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religious importance in Phnom Penh ⓘ traditional Khmer temple architecture ⓘ |
| openToPublic | yes ⓘ |
| region | Phnom Penh Municipality NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| religion | Buddhism ⓘ |
| significance |
important Buddhist religious site in Phnom Penh
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significant cultural landmark in Phnom Penh ⓘ |
| usedFor |
Buddhist worship
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Dhamma teaching and study ⓘ monastic residence ⓘ religious ceremonies ⓘ |
| visitorType |
Buddhist monks
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domestic tourists ⓘ international tourists ⓘ local worshippers ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Wat Lanka Description of subject: Wat Lanka is one of Phnom Penh’s oldest and most significant Buddhist temples, known for its traditional Khmer architecture and religious importance.
Referenced by (1)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
subject surface form:
Independence Monument (Phnom Penh)