Sousse Ribat

GPTKB entity

Statements (49)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Fortification
gptkbp:accessibility Open to public
gptkbp:architecturalStyle Courtyards
Islamic_architecture
gptkbp:associatedWith Cultural heritage preservation
Aghlabid dynasty
Islamic_history
gptkbp:built Military defense
Local stone
gptkbp:conservationEfforts Well-preserved
gptkbp:constructedIn 8th century
gptkbp:culturalEvents Local festivals
gptkbp:culturalHeritage Tunisian_heritage
gptkbp:culturalImpact Tourism development
gptkbp:culturalSignificance Symbol_of_Sousse
gptkbp:designedBy Aghlabids
gptkbp:exhibits Historical artifacts
gptkbp:famousLandmark Great Mosque of Sousse
gptkbp:features Watchtowers
gptkbp:function Military fortress
gptkbp:historicalContext Medieval_North_Africa
gptkbp:historicalPeriod gptkb:Watchtower
Medieval period
gptkbp:historicalRole Protection of trade routes
gptkbp:historicalSignificance Strategic location
Defensive structure
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Sousse Ribat
gptkbp:influenced North_African_fortifications
gptkbp:influencedBy gptkb:Roman_architecture
Islamic_military_architecture
Berber_architecture
gptkbp:locatedIn gptkb:Sousse
gptkbp:notableEvent Unknown
gptkbp:notableFeature Historians
Defensive walls
Arched doorways
gptkbp:overlooks gptkb:Mediterranean_Sea
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:Sousse_Medina
gptkb:Sousse_archaeological_site
Mediterranean_heritage
Tunisian_tourism_circuit
gptkbp:renovated Various periods
gptkbp:significance Historical landmark
gptkbp:surroundingArea Sousse_city
gptkbp:touristAttraction Yes
gptkbp:UNESCO_World_Heritage_Site Yes
gptkbp:usedFor Defense and observation
gptkbp:visitedBy Tourists from around the world
gptkbp:visitorsPerYear Thousands