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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:lighthouse
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gptkbp:architect
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gptkb:Sostratus_of_Cnidus
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gptkbp:associated_with
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gptkb:the_Ptolemaic_dynasty
the god Poseidon
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gptkbp:base
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gptkb:Square
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gptkbp:built
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gptkb:Ptolemy_II_Philadelphus
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gptkbp:constructed_in
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gptkb:Ptolemaic_Kingdom
c. 280 BC
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gptkbp:cultural_impact
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inspired many lighthouses worldwide
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gptkbp:defeated
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earthquakes
c. 1400 AD
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gptkbp:depicted_in
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gptkb:coins
ancient maps
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gptkbp:famous_for
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its height and design
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gptkbp:featured_in
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gptkb:historical_texts
gptkb:literature_and_art
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gptkbp:function
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guiding ships
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gptkbp:height
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approximately 100 meters
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gptkbp:historical_period
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gptkb:Ancient_Greece
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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symbol of Alexandria
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Pharos Lighthouse
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gptkbp:influenced
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maritime architecture
the design of later lighthouses
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gptkbp:inspiration
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modern lighthouses
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gptkbp:inspired
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poetry and prose
the Colossus of Rhodes
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gptkbp:is_described_as
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ancient historians
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gptkbp:is_visited_by
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ancient travelers
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gptkbp:known_as
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the Lighthouse of Alexandria
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gptkbp:known_for
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its innovative design
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gptkbp:last_known_mention
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15th century
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gptkbp:lighting
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open flame
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gptkbp:location
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gptkb:Alexandria,_Egypt
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gptkbp:material
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gptkb:limestone
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gptkbp:middle_section_shape
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octagonal
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gptkbp:notable_feature
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three tiers
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gptkbp:part_of
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the ancient city of Alexandria
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gptkbp:reconstruction_attempts
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none successful
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gptkbp:significance
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one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
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gptkbp:style
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Hellenistic architecture
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:Eiffel_Tower
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gptkbp:symbolizes
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ancient engineering prowess
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gptkbp:temple
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gptkb:island_of_Pharos
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gptkbp:top_section_shape
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circular
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gptkbp:unesco_world_heritage_site
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yes
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gptkbp:used_for
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gptkb:navigation
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gptkbp:was_a
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gptkb:cultural_icon
maritime landmark
technological marvel of its time
beacon for sailors
symbol of Alexandria's wealth
tourist attraction in antiquity
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:ancient_city_of_Alexandria
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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