Great House of Kilwa

GPTKB entity

Statements (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf historical site
gptkbp:architecturalStyle decorative carvings
Swahili_architecture
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:Kilwa_Sultanate
maritime trade
Islamic_architecture
Kilwa's_prosperity
gptkbp:conservationEfforts partially restored
international support
gptkbp:constructedIn 15th century
gptkbp:culturalEvents local festivals
gptkbp:culturalHeritage gptkb:Tanzania
trade relationships
Swahili_culture
gptkbp:culturalImpact heritage tourism
gptkbp:culturalInfluence Islamic_culture
gptkbp:culturalSignificance symbol of power
gptkbp:defeated yes
gptkbp:famousLandmark gptkb:Kilwa_Ruins
gptkbp:function residential palace
gptkbp:historicalContext East_African_trade_routes
gptkbp:historicalEvent Sultanate rule
gptkbp:historicalLegacy cultural_exchange
gptkbp:historicalPeriod Medieval period
gptkbp:historicalResearch ongoing
academic studies
gptkbp:historicalSignificance cultural landmark
archaeological findings
trade hub
regional influence
stone structures
gptkbp:historicalSite preserved ruins
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Great House of Kilwa
gptkbp:influenced coastal settlements
gptkbp:influencedBy Arab_traders
gptkbp:localEconomy tourism
gptkbp:location gptkb:Kilwa_Kisiwani
gptkbp:maintainedBy local community
gptkbp:material coral stone
gptkbp:notableFeature large courtyard
historical ruins
gptkbp:notablePerson gptkb:Sultan_of_Kilwa
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:Kilwa_Kisiwani_archaeological_site
UNESCO_heritage_listing
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Swahili_Coast
Kilwa_history
gptkbp:releaseYear archaeological site
gptkbp:significance cultural heritage
gptkbp:surroundingArea gptkb:Indian_Ocean
gptkbp:touristAttraction yes
gptkbp:UNESCO_World_Heritage_Site yes
gptkbp:visitedBy gptkb:Kilwa_Fort
tourists