Statements (50)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:observatory
|
| gptkbp:architecturalStyle |
Islamic_architecture
|
| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:Timurid_Empire
|
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
Islamic Golden Age
|
| gptkbp:established |
1420
|
| gptkbp:famous_for |
large sextant
large azimuthal quadrant |
| gptkbp:founder |
Ulugh Beg
|
| gptkbp:historicalContext |
15th century
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Samarkand Observatory
|
| gptkbp:influenced |
Islamic_astronomy
|
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Samarkand
|
| gptkbp:notableFor |
gptkb:Zij-i_Sultani
astronomical research Tusi-couple |
| gptkbp:notablePerson |
gptkb:Nasir_al-Din_al-Tusi
Khayyam Ali Qushji |
| gptkbp:research_focus |
astronomy
|
| gptkbp:researchAndDevelopment |
geographical studies
astronomical tables cultural exchanges mathematical models observational techniques telescope advancements astronomical instruments empirical studies planetary motion studies scientific collaboration scientific manuscripts stellar parallax measurements mathematical astronomy trigonometric calculations educational contributions historical astronomy scientific methodologies theoretical astronomy solar system models timekeeping innovations lunar observations star catalogues astrolabe improvements practical astronomy celestial navigation techniques eclipses observations optical instruments development |
| gptkbp:significance |
historical site
|
| gptkbp:status |
ruins
|
| gptkbp:type |
scientific institution
|
| gptkbp:UNESCO_World_Heritage_Site |
yes
|