Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:historical_figure
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| gptkbp:alliance |
with the Lydians
formed alliances with the Scythians |
| gptkbp:burial_place |
gptkb:unknown
|
| gptkbp:capital |
gptkb:Ecbatana
|
| gptkbp:contemporary |
gptkb:Nebuchadnezzar_II
|
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
influenced later Persian rulers
|
| gptkbp:descendant |
gptkb:Cyrus_the_Great
|
| gptkbp:diplomatic_relations |
with Babylonian Empire
|
| gptkbp:dynasty |
gptkb:Monarch
|
| gptkbp:end_of_life |
c. 585 BC
|
| gptkbp:father |
gptkb:Phraortes
|
| gptkbp:historical_context |
Medo-Babylonian relations
|
| gptkbp:historical_figure |
known for his diplomatic skills
known for his strategic alliances known for his military prowess known for his contributions to the formation of the Median Empire known for his impact on the ancient Near East known for his influence on subsequent empires known for his leadership qualities known for his legacy in ancient history known for his role in the downfall of Assyria known for his unification of the Medes known for his military campaigns against neighboring states known for his role in the history of ancient Persia |
| gptkbp:historical_impact |
set the stage for the rise of the Achaemenid Empire
|
| gptkbp:historical_period |
gptkb:Company
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
unified the Medes and laid the foundation for the Persian Empire
|
| gptkbp:historical_source |
gptkb:Herodotus
gptkb:Ctesias |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
King Cyaxares
|
| gptkbp:language |
Median
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
considered a key figure in the rise of the Medes
influenced later Persian culture |
| gptkbp:military_strategy |
used cavalry effectively
against Assyria |
| gptkbp:military_technology |
developed new tactics in warfare
|
| gptkbp:narrative_style |
part of the history of the Medes
|
| gptkbp:notable_achievement |
defeated the Assyrian Empire
established the Median army as a powerful force expanded the Median territory |
| gptkbp:predecessor |
gptkb:Phraortes
|
| gptkbp:reign_end |
c. 625–585 BC
|
| gptkbp:religion |
gptkb:City
|
| gptkbp:social_structure |
gptkb:Monarch
|
| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Astyages
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Fall_of_Nineveh
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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