Herat Citadel

GPTKB entity

Properties (48)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf fortification
gptkbp:architecturalStyle Islamic_architecture
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:British_Empire
gptkb:Mughal_Empire
gptkb:Safavid_Empire
gptkb:Timurid_Empire
Soviet_invasion
gptkbp:constructedIn 6th century
gptkbp:culturalSignificance symbol_of_Herat's_history
gptkbp:currentCondition restored
gptkbp:famousFor its massive walls
gptkbp:features courtyards
palaces
towers
battlements
mosques
gptkbp:historicalSignificance military and administrative center
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Herat Citadel
gptkbp:influencedBy gptkb:Persian_architecture
gptkb:Islamic_art
local traditions
Central_Asian_architecture
Indian_architecture
gptkbp:locatedIn gptkb:Herat,_Afghanistan
gptkbp:managedBy gptkb:Afghan_government
gptkbp:notableEvent historical research
tourist attractions
archaeological studies
cultural gatherings
battles fought nearby
gptkbp:originatesFrom gptkb:Kushan_Empire
gptkbp:protectedArea cultural heritage site
gptkbp:renovated 13th century
15th century
20th century
gptkbp:surroundingArea gptkb:Herat_Province
gptkb:Herat_city
historical sites
cultural landmarks
tourist destinations
gptkbp:UNESCO_World_Heritage_Site yes
gptkbp:usedBy various empires
gptkbp:visitedBy students
tourists
historians
researchers
archaeologists
gptkbp:visitorsPerYear thousands