Statements (45)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:observatory
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gptkbp:architecturalStyle |
Islamic_architecture
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gptkbp:associated_with |
Islamic Golden Age
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gptkbp:cultural_impact |
scientific thought
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gptkbp:established |
1259
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gptkbp:founder |
gptkb:Nasir_al-Din_al-Tusi
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gptkbp:historical_analysis |
celestial mechanics
observational astronomy mathematical calculations astronomical observations calendar reform theoretical astronomy star catalogues planetary models optics research |
gptkbp:historical_significance |
preservation of ancient texts
development of astronomical instruments integration of mathematics and astronomy advancement of astronomical theories collaboration of scholars contribution to global scientific heritage establishment of a scientific community first major observatory in the Islamic world introduction of new observational techniques |
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Maragha Observatory
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gptkbp:influenced |
later astronomical observatories
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gptkbp:legacy |
influence_on_Copernicus
influence_on_Islamic_astronomy influence_on_Tycho_Brahe influence_on_Western_astronomy |
gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Maragha,_Iran
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gptkbp:notableFeature |
astrolabe
quadrant sundial |
gptkbp:notableFigures |
gptkb:Nasir_al-Din_al-Tusi
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gptkbp:notableWork |
Zij-i Ilkhani
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gptkbp:reduces |
15th century
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gptkbp:research_focus |
astronomy
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gptkbp:significance |
astronomical research
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gptkbp:status |
historical site
tourist attraction archaeological site cultural heritage site research interest |
gptkbp:type |
Islamic_observatory
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