Gonbad-e Qabus Tower

GPTKB entity

Properties (48)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Tower
gptkbp:architecturalStyle gptkb:Seljuk_architecture
Influence on later structures
Tallest brick tower in the world
gptkbp:artwork Calligraphy
Geometric patterns
gptkbp:associatedWith Qabus ibn Voshmgir
gptkbp:built 1006 AD
gptkbp:communityRole Local pride
gptkbp:conservationEfforts Ongoing preservation work
gptkbp:constructionMaterial Brickwork
gptkbp:culturalEvents Annual festivals
gptkbp:culturalHeritage Symbol of power
Attracts international visitors
Iranian_heritage
gptkbp:culturalSignificance Symbol of the region
Recognized_by_UNESCO
Part_of_Iranian_identity
gptkbp:design Cylindrical structure
gptkbp:diameter 17 meters
gptkbp:education Historical education
gptkbp:function Tomb
gptkbp:geographicalFeature Located_in_Golestan_Province
gptkbp:height 53 meters
gptkbp:historicalPeriod Islamic Golden Age
gptkbp:historicalResearch Subject of studies
gptkbp:historicalSignificance Tomb of a ruler
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Gonbad-e Qabus Tower
gptkbp:inscription Qabus ibn Voshmgir
gptkbp:inspiration Architects and artists
gptkbp:landmark Historical landmark
gptkbp:localLegends Associated with myths
gptkbp:location Gonbad Kavus, Iran
gptkbp:material Brick
gptkbp:photography Popular subject for photographers
gptkbp:protectedArea Protected site
gptkbp:renovated 20th century
gptkbp:researchInterest Architectural studies
gptkbp:significance National heritage site
gptkbp:style gptkb:Persian_architecture
gptkbp:surroundingArea Gonbad Kavus
gptkbp:symbolism Eternal life
gptkbp:title Conical dome
gptkbp:tourism Boosts local economy
gptkbp:touristAttraction Major tourist site
gptkbp:UNESCO_World_Heritage_Site Yes
gptkbp:visibility Visible from distance
gptkbp:visitors Tourists