Properties (97)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
Pyramid
pyramid |
| gptkbp:admissionFee |
on the north side
|
| gptkbp:archaeologicalFindings |
artifacts
|
| gptkbp:architect |
Hemiunu
|
| gptkbp:architecturalStyle |
transition from step to smooth pyramids
|
| gptkbp:artwork |
depictions in media
|
| gptkbp:associated_with |
true north
Cardinal_directions |
| gptkbp:associatedWith |
Ra
Khufu Egyptian_burial_practices Sneferu's_reign |
| gptkbp:barrelLength |
burial chamber
|
| gptkbp:baseLocation |
188 meters
|
| gptkbp:built |
gptkb:Pharaoh_Sneferu
Local limestone Fourth Dynasty Fourth Dynasty of Egypt engineering difficulties |
| gptkbp:burialPlace |
pharaoh's tomb
|
| gptkbp:cartRental |
missing
|
| gptkbp:conservationEfforts |
Moderate
partially restored ongoing preservation work |
| gptkbp:constructedIn |
gptkb:Sneferu
|
| gptkbp:constructionMaterial |
Limestone
limestone step pyramid Step pyramid design circa 2589 BC |
| gptkbp:constructionStarted |
thousands of workers
circa 2613 BC |
| gptkbp:contains |
burial chamber
|
| gptkbp:culturalHeritage |
gptkb:ancient_Egypt
UNESCO_World_Heritage_Site |
| gptkbp:culturalImpact |
inspiration for future architecture
|
| gptkbp:culturalInfluence |
gptkb:Egyptian_mythology
|
| gptkbp:culturalSignificance |
Symbol of royal power
ancient_Egyptian_architecture |
| gptkbp:displacement |
none
due to subsidence |
| gptkbp:established |
Modern archaeologists
|
| gptkbp:features |
two distinct angles
internal corridors |
| gptkbp:firstIntroduced |
true
|
| gptkbp:geographicalFeature |
29.33° N, 31.20° E
|
| gptkbp:has |
internal chambers
outer casing stones |
| gptkbp:height |
105 meters
101 meters about 7 meters |
| gptkbp:historicalPeriod |
gptkb:Ancient_Egypt
gptkb:Old_Kingdom varied over time |
| gptkbp:historicalRecords |
ancient texts
|
| gptkbp:historicalResearch |
ongoing studies
|
| gptkbp:historicalSignificance |
first true pyramid
Early example of monumental architecture |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Pyramid of Sneferu
|
| gptkbp:influenced |
later pyramid designs
later pyramids Subsequent pyramids |
| gptkbp:influencedBy |
Old_Kingdom_architecture
|
| gptkbp:is |
a significant archaeological site
one of the oldest pyramids a_UNESCO_World_Heritage_site a_landmark_in_Egypt |
| gptkbp:isLocatedNear |
Red Pyramid
|
| gptkbp:isPartOf |
Ancient_Egyptian_history
|
| gptkbp:localLegends |
associated_with_Sneferu's_spirit
|
| gptkbp:locatedIn |
Dahshur
|
| gptkbp:notableFeature |
bent angle
|
| gptkbp:originalPurpose |
Tura_limestone_casing
|
| gptkbp:originatesFrom |
Tura_limestone_casing
|
| gptkbp:partOf |
Pyramid complex
Dahshur necropolis |
| gptkbp:publicAccess |
open to visitors
|
| gptkbp:releaseYear |
19th century
|
| gptkbp:researchInterest |
geological surveys
|
| gptkbp:significance |
First true pyramid
transition in pyramid design |
| gptkbp:surrounding_area |
Red Pyramid
|
| gptkbp:surroundingArea |
desert
complex mortuary temple |
| gptkbp:surroundings |
Mortuary temple
|
| gptkbp:symbolizes |
power of the pharaohs
Transition in pyramid construction |
| gptkbp:tourism |
significant
|
| gptkbp:touristAttraction |
Yes
yes |
| gptkbp:type |
Bent Pyramid
bent pyramid |
| gptkbp:visitedBy |
Tourists
archaeologists |
| gptkbp:width |
about 1.2 meters
|