Properties (51)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
Ancient Wonder
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| gptkbp:architect |
gptkb:Sostratus_of_Cnidus
|
| gptkbp:associatedWith |
mythology
Ptolemaic dynasty maritime trade |
| gptkbp:built |
gptkb:Ptolemy_II_Philadelphus
advanced engineering techniques a symbol of power |
| gptkbp:conservationEfforts |
foundation discovered
|
| gptkbp:constructedIn |
gptkb:Pharos_Island
3rd century BC |
| gptkbp:culturalSignificance |
ancient maritime navigation
|
| gptkbp:defeated |
earthquakes
14th century AD |
| gptkbp:depictedIn |
art and literature
coins |
| gptkbp:designedBy |
gptkb:Ptolemaic_Kingdom
|
| gptkbp:featuredIn |
historical accounts
ancient texts |
| gptkbp:function |
guiding ships
|
| gptkbp:height |
approximately 100 meters
|
| gptkbp:historicalPeriod |
Hellenistic period
|
| gptkbp:historicalSignificance |
one of the tallest structures of the ancient world
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Lighthouse of Alexandria
|
| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:Roman_architecture
cultural heritage lighthouse technology modern lighthouse design |
| gptkbp:influencedBy |
Greek_architecture
|
| gptkbp:inspiration |
modern literature
poetry and prose other lighthouses |
| gptkbp:is_located_in |
gptkb:Pharos_Island
|
| gptkbp:knownFor |
Pharos of Alexandria
its height and design its innovative design its three distinct tiers |
| gptkbp:level |
square base
|
| gptkbp:lighting |
open flame
|
| gptkbp:locatedIn |
gptkb:Alexandria
|
| gptkbp:material |
marble
|
| gptkbp:partOf |
gptkb:Seven_Wonders_of_the_Ancient_World
gptkb:ancient_city_of_Alexandria maritime history |
| gptkbp:renovated |
various periods
|
| gptkbp:symbol |
gptkb:Alexandria
|
| gptkbp:usedFor |
signal fires
|
| gptkbp:usedIn |
navigation charts
|
| gptkbp:uses |
navigation aid
|
| gptkbp:visitedBy |
tourists
ancient travelers |