Statements (58)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
Mesoamerican ballgame
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| gptkbp:are |
archaeological sites
a source of inspiration for artists part of cultural heritage a focal point for community events a subject of academic research often featured in documentaries a site for archaeological tourism a subject of folklore a part of educational programs a part of the cultural landscape a focus of preservation efforts a source of cultural identity a testament to ancient engineering skills often visited by tourists a part of local festivals associated with mythology often aligned with celestial events a representation of social hierarchy often reconstructed in museums linked to trade networks often depicted in modern media often excavated by archaeologists a topic in cultural studies a venue for traditional games often mentioned in historical texts often restored for tourism a_part_of_UNESCO_World_Heritage_sites a_reflection_of_ancient_Maya_beliefs a_symbol_of_Maya_ingenuity important_for_understanding_Maya_society |
| gptkbp:associatedWith |
gptkb:Maya_civilization
political power |
| gptkbp:built |
stone
Classic period |
| gptkbp:depictedIn |
Maya_art
|
| gptkbp:diedIn |
teams of players
|
| gptkbp:exhibits |
regional variations
|
| gptkbp:features |
sloped walls
|
| gptkbp:has |
specific dimensions
specific architectural features |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Maya ball courts
|
| gptkbp:influenced |
later_Mesoamerican_cultures
|
| gptkbp:influencedBy |
gptkb:Olmec_culture
|
| gptkbp:is_used_in |
temples
a central playing area ball markers |
| gptkbp:isLocatedIn |
ceremonial centers
|
| gptkbp:linkedTo |
sacrificial practices
|
| gptkbp:locatedIn |
gptkb:Mexico
gptkb:Guatemala gptkb:Honduras |
| gptkbp:playsFor |
rubber balls
|
| gptkbp:symbolizes |
life and death
|
| gptkbp:usedFor |
social gatherings
rituals resolve conflicts |
| gptkbp:yearEstablished |
Preclassic period
|