Sassanid cataphracts

GPTKB entity

Statements (55)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:depicted_in art and sculpture
gptkbp:famous_for charge attacks
gptkbp:fought_in gptkb:Roman_legions
gptkbp:has_role territorial expansion
gptkbp:historical_period gptkb:Sassanid_Empire
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Sassanid cataphracts
gptkbp:influenced Byzantine cavalry tactics
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Parthian_cavalry
gptkbp:inspired later cavalry units
gptkbp:is_accessible_by gptkb:horse_race
gptkbp:is_available_in Arab conquests
gptkbp:is_characterized_by heavily armored cavalry
gptkbp:is_engaged_in flanking maneuvers
gptkbp:is_equipped_with swords
lances
gptkbp:is_featured_in gptkb:archaeological_site
gptkbp:is_often_associated_with gptkb:sports_event
raids
counter-insurgency operations
flanking attacks
royal campaigns
gptkbp:is_often_used_in gptkb:cavalry_charges
defensive strategies
pursuit of fleeing enemies
gptkbp:is_supported_by infantry units
gptkbp:is_used_by gptkb:Sassanid_Empire
gptkbp:is_utilized_in gptkb:noble_title
siege warfare
open field battles
gptkbp:known_for gptkb:historical_event
strategic importance
combat effectiveness
mobility and speed
elite status
discipline and training
tactical flexibility
high morale
heavy cavalry tactics
psychological impact on enemies
heavy impact on enemy lines
gptkbp:notable_battle gptkb:Battle_of_Edessa
gptkb:Battle_of_Carrhae
gptkb:Battle_of_Nisibis
gptkbp:operates_in gptkb:Middle_East
gptkbp:operates_under Sassanid kings
gptkbp:origin Parthian cataphracts
gptkbp:part_of Sassanid military
gptkbp:supports gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:tactics shock cavalry
gptkbp:used_in gptkb:Persian_Wars
defensive formations
gptkbp:worn_by scale armor
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Cataphract
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6