Statements (190)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:military_siege
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:church
gptkb:Monarch |
| gptkbp:aftermath |
gptkb:Fall_of_Tyre
gptkb:Massacre_of_Tyrian_inhabitants destruction of Tyre's walls mass enslavement of Tyrian population Cultural influence on Hellenistic world Destruction of Tyre's walls Economic control of the Eastern Mediterranean Establishment of a new city |
| gptkbp:belligerent |
gptkb:Macedonian_Empire
Tyrian defenders |
| gptkbp:casualties |
Macedonian losses
significant Tyrian losses |
| gptkbp:commander |
gptkb:Alexander_the_Great
gptkb:Baal_of_Tyre |
| gptkbp:community_impact |
Control of Eastern Mediterranean
|
| gptkbp:conducted |
gptkb:Alexander_the_Great
|
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
Influence on military strategy
Inspiration for later military leaders Influence on future sieges Symbol of military strategy inspired later military sieges |
| gptkbp:cultural_representation |
inspired films
featured in documentaries depicted in art and literature subject of historical novels |
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
Cultural exchange between East and West
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| gptkbp:date |
332 BC
|
| gptkbp:defense |
Tyrian forces
|
| gptkbp:defense_mechanism |
gptkb:fortification
double walls island city walls of Tyre |
| gptkbp:duration |
7 months
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| gptkbp:election_year |
Expansion of Macedonian Empire
|
| gptkbp:enemy |
gptkb:Alexander_the_Great
|
| gptkbp:event_type |
ancient warfare
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| gptkbp:followed_by |
gptkb:Battle_of_Gaugamela
|
| gptkbp:geographical_feature |
island city
|
| gptkbp:historical_analysis |
Impact on Macedonian society
Impact on Tyrian society Military logistics of the siege Psychological warfare used |
| gptkbp:historical_context |
Alexander's campaign against Persia
Defiance of Tyrians Military genius of Alexander part of Alexander's campaign against Persia Part of the Persian campaign |
| gptkbp:historical_event |
Turning point in Alexander's campaign
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| gptkbp:historical_figure |
gptkb:Alexander_the_Great
gptkb:Ptolemy_I gptkb:Livy gptkb:Appian gptkb:Plutarch gptkb:Seleucus_I_Nicator gptkb:Craterus gptkb:Eumenes_of_Cardia gptkb:Ptolemy_I_Soter gptkb:Cassander gptkb:Darius_III gptkb:Josephus gptkb:Lysimachus gptkb:Strabo gptkb:Demetrius_of_Phalerum gptkb:Hephaestion gptkb:Antigonus_Monophthalmus gptkb:Aristotle gptkb:Pausanias gptkb:Antipater gptkb:Perdiccas gptkb:Polybius Nicanor Tyrian King |
| gptkbp:historical_period |
gptkb:Classical_antiquity
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| gptkbp:historical_significance |
studied in military academies
Influence on future sieges reference in military strategy discussions Highlighted the importance of naval power Influenced naval tactics in future conflicts Revealed the complexities of coalition warfare Reinforced the importance of intelligence in warfare Highlighted the role of local support in military campaigns Example of ancient naval warfare Symbol of military perseverance Contributed to the spread of Hellenistic culture Revealed the strategic importance of coastal cities Illustrated the role of leadership in military success Showed the effects of siege warfare on trade routes Demonstrated the importance of supply lines in sieges Highlighted the importance of naval supremacy in sieges Demonstrated the importance of adaptability in military tactics Demonstrated Alexander's military genius Established Macedonian dominance in the region Demonstrated the importance of reconnaissance in warfare Marked the end of Phoenician independence Revealed the impact of technology on warfare Set a precedent for future sieges in urban warfare Showcased the effectiveness of siege warfare Showed the impact of morale on siege outcomes Showed the consequences of prolonged sieges on civilian populations Showed the effects of siege warfare on diplomatic relations Showed the impact of fortifications on siege outcomes Illustrated the challenges of besieging island cities Highlighted the importance of siegecraft in ancient warfare Illustrated the consequences of urban warfare on civilian life Demonstrated the importance of morale in siege warfare Showed the impact of siege warfare on political landscapes Highlighted the role of engineering in military success Showed the effects of siege warfare on military logistics Illustrated the role of technology in siege warfare. Exemplified the use of deception in military strategy Demonstrated the role of logistics in military campaigns Showed the role of fortifications in defense strategies Demonstrated the importance of siege tactics in military history Demonstrated the impact of siege warfare on cultural exchange Illustrated the role of alliances in military campaigns Demonstrated the consequences of resistance against a powerful foe |
| gptkbp:historical_source |
gptkb:Arrian's_Anabasis
gptkb:Diodorus_Siculus gptkb:Arrian gptkb:Curtius_Rufus gptkb:Plutarch's_Life_of_Alexander |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Siege of Tyre
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| gptkbp:is_involved_in |
gptkb:Embassy
gptkb:battle Catapults Troops Siege engines |
| gptkbp:leadership |
gptkb:Alexander_the_Great
gptkb:Baal_of_Tyre |
| gptkbp:legacy |
Symbol of resilience
Art and literature inspired by the siege considered a military masterpiece influenced future sieges in history |
| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:tire
|
| gptkbp:military_strategy |
gptkb:Tyrian_navy
gptkb:Macedonian_fleet |
| gptkbp:military_technology |
siege towers
catapults |
| gptkbp:notable_figures |
gptkb:Alexander_the_Great
gptkb:King_Hiram_of_Tyre gptkb:Darius_III gptkb:Hephaestion gptkb:Baal_of_Tyre |
| gptkbp:notable_ships |
gptkb:Macedonian_navy
gptkb:Tyrian_navy |
| gptkbp:outcome |
gptkb:Macedonian_control_of_Tyre
enhanced reputation loss of independence Establishment of Macedonian control control over Phoenician cities cultural assimilation into Macedonian Empire Destruction of Tyre's defenses |
| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:Phoenician_Wars
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| gptkbp:preceded_by |
Siege of Gaza
|
| gptkbp:primary_source |
gptkb:Diodorus_Siculus'_Bibliotheca_historica
gptkb:Arrian's_Anabasis_of_Alexander Curtius Rufus' Historiae Alexandri Magni |
| gptkbp:related_event |
gptkb:Siege_of_Jerusalem
gptkb:Siege_of_Sidon gptkb:Battle_of_the_Granicus gptkb:Battle_of_Issus Conquest of Egypt |
| gptkbp:result |
gptkb:Fall_of_Tyre
gptkb:Macedonian_victory |
| gptkbp:significance |
Strategic port city
Strategic control of the Eastern Mediterranean established Macedonian control over the eastern Mediterranean |
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
gptkb:military_base
gptkb:trade_routes |
| gptkbp:tactics |
gptkb:Embassy
gptkb:military_siege gptkb:war Psychological warfare defensive alliances siege tactics Siege engines land assault use of ships Diplomacy attempts |
| gptkbp:technique |
gptkb:military_siege
Blockade Naval blockade siege engines siege towers Siege towers |
| gptkbp:year |
332 BC
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