Statements (95)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:military_conflict
gptkb:military_siege |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Battle_of_Susa
|
| gptkbp:aftermath |
Looting of the city
Persian control over Elam |
| gptkbp:archaeological_findings |
artifacts from the period
remains of fortifications |
| gptkbp:casualties |
High casualties on both sides
|
| gptkbp:combatant |
gptkb:Monarch
gptkb:Macedonian_Empire |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Darius_I
gptkb:Xerxes_I |
| gptkbp:community_impact |
Shift in power dynamics
strengthening of Achaemenid rule |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Influence on later sieges
integration of Elamite culture into Persian Empire |
| gptkbp:cultural_references |
in literature
in films in art |
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
symbol of Persian might
|
| gptkbp:date |
331 BC
circa 640 BC |
| gptkbp:defense_mechanism |
gptkb:walls_of_Susa
gptkb:gate |
| gptkbp:duration |
several months
|
| gptkbp:economic_impact |
control of trade routes
|
| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Siege_of_Persepolis
|
| gptkbp:geographical_feature |
gptkb:Zagros_Mountains
gptkb:Karkheh_River |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
Achaemenid Empire expansion
Varied perspectives varied among historians Alexander's conquests |
| gptkbp:historical_debate |
authenticity of accounts
interpretation of motives comparison with other sieges effectiveness of Persian tactics impact on Elamite society role of siege technology |
| gptkbp:historical_period |
gptkb:Company
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
Consolidation of power in Persia
study of ancient warfare Demonstration of military prowess Influence on subsequent military campaigns Turning point in Alexander's campaign understanding of Persian history Cultural exchange post-siege Establishment of Hellenistic culture in Persia Impact on Persian resistance Integration of Susa into the Macedonian Empire Prelude to the fall of Persepolis Symbol of the decline of the Achaemenid Empire |
| gptkbp:historical_source |
gptkb:Arrian's_Anabasis
gptkb:Diodorus_Siculus gptkb:Herodotus gptkb:Ctesias gptkb:Curtius_Rufus |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Siege of Susa
|
| gptkbp:impact |
Loss of life
Destruction of property Displacement of local population |
| gptkbp:involved_forces |
gptkb:military_unit
|
| gptkbp:legacy |
influence on future sieges
Symbol of Alexander's power |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Susa
|
| gptkbp:military_strategy |
gptkb:military_siege
encirclement assault surrounding the city cutting off supplies |
| gptkbp:military_technology |
Ladders
Siege engines Battering rams |
| gptkbp:notable_figures |
gptkb:Alexander_the_Great
gptkb:Darius_III gptkb:Cambyses_II gptkb:Cyrus_the_Great |
| gptkbp:outcome |
capture of the city
fall of Susa |
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:Monarch
|
| gptkbp:participants |
gptkb:Elamites
gptkb:Persians |
| gptkbp:preceded_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Gaugamela
|
| gptkbp:related_event |
gptkb:Battle_of_Opis
conquest of Babylon |
| gptkbp:result |
gptkb:Macedonian_victory
Persian victory |
| gptkbp:significance |
Strategic location
consolidation of Persian power |
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
wealth of the city
capital of Elam |
| gptkbp:tactics |
gptkb:military_siege
siege warfare siege engines |