Living Root Bridges

GPTKB entity

Statements (62)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:bridge
gptkbp:age over 100 years
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:cultural_exchange
gptkb:local_economy
gptkb:Company
gptkb:software_framework
gptkb:organization
heritage conservation
biodiversity
community involvement
cultural diversity
environmental education
local folklore
natural resources
sustainable tourism
community resilience
cultural preservation
ecotourism
forest conservation
social cohesion
cultural tourism
traditional knowledge
traditional practices
climate resilience
water management
agroforestry
Khasi culture
gptkbp:climate gptkb:battle
gptkbp:composed_of rubber tree roots
gptkbp:constructed_in several years
local Khasi people
root weaving
gptkbp:cultural_heritage gptkb:battle
gptkbp:cultural_significance high
gptkbp:design natural
gptkbp:environmental_impact positive
gptkbp:example living architecture
gptkbp:function pedestrian access
gptkbp:growth_habit gptkb:battle
gptkbp:height varies
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Living Root Bridges
gptkbp:influenced_by local traditions
local ecology
gptkbp:is_characterized_by biological engineering
gptkbp:is_found_in gptkb:Meghalaya
gptkbp:is_recognized_by gptkb:UNESCO
gptkbp:is_used_for crossing rivers
gptkbp:length varies
gptkbp:located_in gptkb:India
gptkbp:maintenance gptkb:battle
pruning
training roots
gptkbp:notable_event Nongriat Root Bridge
Riwai Root Bridge
Sohra Root Bridge
Umshiang Double Decker Root Bridge
gptkbp:sustainability gptkb:battle
gptkbp:tourist_attraction gptkb:battle
gptkbp:type living bridge
gptkbp:width varies
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:East_Khasi_Hills
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5