Norwegian stave churches

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:church
gptkbp:architectural_style medieval
gptkbp:art_style gptkb:Gothic
Romanesque
wooden sculptures
painted interiors
carved altarpieces
gptkbp:associated_with local folklore
pagan beliefs
Viking Age traditions
gptkbp:construction_material gptkb:wood
gptkbp:cultural_events gptkb:educational_programs
guided tours
historical reenactments
heritage exhibitions
Stave Church Festival
gptkbp:cultural_significance Norwegian heritage
gptkbp:design_elements porches
bell towers
gables
staves
gptkbp:design_feature steep roofs
ornate carvings
cross-shaped floor plan
tall wooden posts
gptkbp:function Christian worship
gptkbp:historical_significance medieval Christianity
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Norwegian stave churches
gptkbp:influence Nordic architecture
gptkbp:location gptkb:Norway
gptkbp:notable_examples gptkb:Heddal_Stave_Church
gptkb:Borgund_Stave_Church
gptkb:Urnes_Stave_Church
gptkb:Lom_Stave_Church
gptkbp:preservation_efforts restoration projects
gptkbp:scholarly_analysis environmental impact
archaeological studies
art history
traditional craftsmanship
regional variations
cultural anthropology
preservation techniques
tourism impact
history of religion
architecture studies
sociocultural impact
gptkbp:time_period 12th to 14th century
gptkbp:tourist_attraction cultural tourism
gptkbp:unesco_world_heritage_site gptkb:Borgund_Stave_Church
gptkb:Urnes_Stave_Church
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Ål_Stave_Church
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5