Karanis

GPTKB entity

Statements (55)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Ancient_Egypt
gptkbp:artifacts gptkb:pottery
gptkb:Coins
gptkb:statues
gptkb:textiles
gptkb:tools
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Roman_Empire
gptkb:Ptolemaic_dynasty
gptkbp:climate Desert climate
gptkbp:cultural_heritage World Heritage Site candidate
gptkbp:cultural_influence gptkb:Hellenistic_culture
gptkbp:current_status gptkb:archaeological_site
gptkbp:demographics Mixed population
gptkbp:discovery_year 1924
gptkbp:economic_sector gptkb:Agriculture
gptkbp:famous_landmark Temple of the Crocodile God
gptkbp:founded_in gptkb:Ptolemaic_period
gptkbp:geographical_feature gptkb:Oasis
gptkbp:has_tradition Polytheism
gptkbp:historical_period gptkb:Roman_Egypt
gptkbp:historical_research Ongoing
gptkbp:historical_significance gptkb:World_Trade_Center
gptkbp:historical_site gptkb:Yes
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Karanis
gptkbp:influenced_by Roman culture
Greek culture
gptkbp:is_explored_in gptkb:University_of_Michigan
gptkbp:known_for Greco-Roman architecture
gptkbp:language_spoken Greek
Demotic
gptkbp:located_in gptkb:Faiyum_Oasis
gptkbp:notable_event gptkb:Cultural_exchanges
Economic development
Archaeological excavations
Roman annexation
Decline of population
gptkbp:notable_figures gptkb:scholars
gptkb:merchants
gptkb:Local_leaders
gptkb:artisans
gptkb:farmers
gptkbp:notable_work Household items
Religious artifacts
Inscriptions
Mummified remains
Papyrus documents
gptkbp:population_during_roman_period Approximately 2,000
gptkbp:preservation_efforts Under study
gptkbp:route_of_administration Local governance
gptkbp:surrounding_area gptkb:Faiyum_Governorate
gptkbp:tourism gptkb:High
gptkbp:transportation gptkb:road
gptkb:canal
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Faiyum
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5