Nubian Shield

GPTKB entity

Properties (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf geological shield
gptkbp:borders gptkb:Red_Sea
gptkbp:built Precambrian era
gptkbp:characterizedBy igneous rocks
metamorphic rocks
gptkbp:composedOf Precambrian rocks
gptkbp:contains copper deposits
gold deposits
iron deposits
gptkbp:exhibitedAt gptkb:Red_Sea_Hills
gptkb:Eastern_Desert_of_Egypt
gptkb:Nubian_Desert
gptkbp:hasFilm mountains
valleys
plateaus
gptkbp:hasHistoricalSignificance trade routes
cultural exchanges
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Nubian Shield
gptkbp:includes gptkb:Egypt
gptkb:Saudi_Arabia
gptkb:Sudan
gptkb:Eritrea
gptkbp:isAssociatedWith ancient civilizations
archaeological sites
gptkbp:isAttendedBy earthquakes
landslides
geological hazards
gptkbp:isConnectedTo gptkb:Red_Sea
Nile_River_system
gptkbp:isExploredIn oil reserves
geothermal energy
gas reserves
gptkbp:isHomeTo various ethnic groups
wildlife species
gptkbp:isPartOf gptkb:African_tectonic_plate
gptkbp:isStudiedIn geology
geophysics
mineralogy
gptkbp:isUtilizedIn satellite imagery
natural resources
geological surveys
topographic maps
gptkbp:isVulnerableTo climate change
mining activities
environmental degradation
gptkbp:locatedIn Northeast_Africa
gptkbp:notableFor mineral resources
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:East_African_Orogeny
gptkbp:supports biodiversity
ecosystems