Jiayuguan Fortress

GPTKB entity

Properties (55)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf fortress
gptkbp:accessibility open to public
gptkbp:architecturalStyle gptkb:Chinese_architecture
military architecture
gptkbp:associatedWith Ming Dynasty
Silk Road trade
Chinese_dynasties
Chinese_history
gptkbp:built 1372
gptkbp:conservationEfforts well-preserved
gptkbp:constructionMaterial adobe
gptkbp:culturalEvents held annually
important aspect
gptkbp:culturalHeritage Yes
of resilience
gptkbp:culturalImpact inspired literature
gptkbp:culturalSignificance symbol_of_the_Silk_Road
gptkbp:electronic_warfare important site
gptkbp:exhibits historical artifacts
gptkbp:famousFor its strategic location
gptkbp:famousLandmark gptkb:Jiayuguan_City
historical sites
gptkbp:function military defense
gptkbp:geographicalFeature desert
gptkbp:height approximately 9 meters
gptkbp:historical_significance gateway to the west
gptkbp:historicalEvent battles fought
gptkbp:historicalPeriod Ming Dynasty
gptkbp:historicalResearch subject of studies
gptkbp:historicalRole border control
gptkbp:historicalSignificance military stronghold
ancient structure
strategic pass
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Jiayuguan Fortress
gptkbp:influencedBy local culture
Chinese_military_architecture
gptkbp:landmark historical landmark
gptkbp:location gptkb:Gansu,_China
gptkbp:locationType historical site
gptkbp:notable_player watchtowers
protect against invasions
gptkbp:notableFeature tourists from around the world
main gate
gptkbp:originalPurpose control trade routes
gptkbp:partOf Great Wall of China
gptkbp:renovated 20th century
gptkbp:surroundingArea gptkb:Gobi_Desert
arid climate
gptkbp:surroundings walls
battlements
gptkbp:tourism economic benefit
gptkbp:touristAttraction Yes
gptkbp:UNESCO_World_Heritage_Site Yes
gptkbp:visitorsPerYear thousands
gptkbp:width approximately 5 meters