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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:lighthouse
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gptkbp:architect
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gptkb:Sostratus_of_Cnidus
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gptkbp:artistic_vision
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paintings and drawings
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gptkbp:associated_with
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gptkb:Ptolemaic_Kingdom
gptkb:mythology
maritime trade
mythology and legends
the city of Alexandria's prosperity
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gptkbp:base
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gptkb:Square
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gptkbp:constructed_in
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gptkb:Ptolemy_II_Philadelphus
gptkb:Ptolemaic_Kingdom
gptkb:Ptolemaic_dynasty
3rd century BC
advanced engineering techniques
c. 280 BC
Ptolemaic rule
the island of Pharos.
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gptkbp:construction_material
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gptkb:limestone
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gptkbp:cultural_impact
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inspired future lighthouses
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gptkbp:cultural_references
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mentioned in literature
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gptkbp:cultural_significance
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ancient engineering marvel
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gptkbp:defeated
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gptkb:Earthquake
natural disasters
earthquakes
approximately 1323 AD
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gptkbp:depicted_in
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gptkb:coins
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gptkbp:designed_by
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gptkb:Sostratus_of_Cnidus
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gptkbp:famous_depiction
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in ancient maps
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gptkbp:famous_for
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being one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
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gptkbp:featured_in
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gptkb:historical_texts
gptkb:literature
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gptkbp:function
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guiding ships
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gptkbp:height
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approximately 100 meters
taller than most ancient structures
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gptkbp:historical_figures
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described by ancient historians
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gptkbp:historical_legacy
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remains a symbol of ancient engineering prowess
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gptkbp:historical_period
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gptkb:Ancient_Egypt
gptkb:Ancient_Greece
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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maritime safety
one of the tallest man-made structures of the ancient world
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Lighthouse of Alexandria
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gptkbp:influenced
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gptkb:navigation_system
gptkb:Roman_architecture
lighthouse design worldwide
navigation practices
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gptkbp:influenced_by
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Greek culture
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gptkbp:inspiration
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subsequent lighthouses
modern lighthouses
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gptkbp:inspired
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modern lighthouses
literary works and poetry
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gptkbp:is_a_symbol_of
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gptkb:Alexandria
Alexandria's wealth
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gptkbp:is_considered
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a technological marvel
one of the tallest man-made structures of the ancient world
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gptkbp:is_described_as
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gptkb:Strabo
ancient historians
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gptkbp:is_one_of
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the tallest structures of the ancient world
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gptkbp:is_part_of
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gptkb:Seven_Wonders_of_the_Ancient_World
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gptkbp:is_used_by
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gptkb:naval_warfare
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gptkbp:is_used_for
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a model for future lighthouses
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gptkbp:is_visited_by
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ancient travelers
ancient travelers and sailors
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gptkbp:known_as
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gptkb:Pharos_of_Alexandria
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gptkbp:known_for
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its height and design
its large statue at the top
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gptkbp:lighting
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gptkb:Fire
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gptkbp:located_in
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gptkb:Alexandria,_Egypt
the entrance of the harbor
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gptkbp:location
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gptkb:Alexandria,_Egypt
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gptkbp:material
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gptkb:marble
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gptkbp:middle_section
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octagonal
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gptkbp:middle_section_shape
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octagonal
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gptkbp:notable_feature
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three tiers
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gptkbp:notable_for
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its innovative design
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gptkbp:operational_since
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approximately 1323 AD
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gptkbp:part_of
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gptkb:Pharos_Island
ancient wonders
the ancient city of Alexandria
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gptkbp:revival
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not applicable
attempts made in the Middle Ages
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gptkbp:served_as
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a landmark
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gptkbp:significance
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maritime navigation
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gptkbp:style
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Hellenistic architecture
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gptkbp:symbol
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ancient engineering
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gptkbp:temple
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underwater near Alexandria
remnants found underwater
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gptkbp:top_section
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circular
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gptkbp:top_section_shape
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circular
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gptkbp:tourist_attraction
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gptkb:historical_site
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gptkbp:used_for
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gptkb:navigation
navigation and signaling
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gptkbp:was_a
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tourist attraction in ancient times
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gptkbp:was_part_of
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the ancient city of Alexandria
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gptkbp:was_rebuilt
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not applicable
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:7_Wonders
gptkb:Alexandria
gptkb:Maya_civilization
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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4
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