Temple of Heracles

GPTKB entity

Properties (57)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:Hindu_temple
gptkbp:architecturalStyle Doric order
Notable for its columns and pediment
Significant_example_of_Doric_architecture
gptkbp:artifacts Various ancient artifacts found nearby
gptkbp:artwork Featured in various artworks
Sculptures and friezes
gptkbp:associated_with East-West_orientation
gptkbp:associatedWith Hercules_mythology
gptkbp:conservationEfforts Protected site
Supported by local government
gptkbp:constructedIn 5th century BC
gptkbp:constructionMaterial Local limestone
gptkbp:cultural_heritage Yes
gptkbp:culturalEvents Hosts cultural events and festivals
Attracts cultural tourists.
gptkbp:culturalHeritage gptkb:Classical_Greece
Symbol_of_ancient_Greek_culture
Part_of_Sicilian_heritage
gptkbp:culturalImpact Influenced modern architecture
gptkbp:culturalSignificance Efforts to preserve its structure
Represents_ancient_Greek_religious_practices
gptkbp:dedicatedTo gptkb:Heracles
gptkbp:defeated Partially preserved
gptkbp:dimensions Approximately 38 meters long
gptkbp:education Used for educational purposes
gptkbp:environment Surrounded by olive trees and hills
gptkbp:geographicalFeature 37.2875° N, 13.5881° E
gptkbp:historical_significance Interpreted as a place of worship
gptkbp:historicalContext Reflects_the_values_of_ancient_Greek_society
gptkbp:historicalEvent Artifacts displayed in museums
gptkbp:historicalPeriod gptkb:Ancient_Greece
gptkbp:historicalRecords Mentioned in ancient texts
gptkbp:historicalSignificance Symbol_of_ancient_Greek_architecture
Represents_ancient_Greek_civilization
gptkbp:historicalTours Included_in_historical_tours_of_Sicily
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Temple of Heracles
gptkbp:influence Influenced_later_Roman_architecture
gptkbp:inspiration Inspired artists and writers
gptkbp:investmentFocus Six columns in the front
Thirteen columns on the sides
gptkbp:localEconomy Contributes to local tourism economy
gptkbp:localLegends Associated with local myths
gptkbp:locatedIn gptkb:Valley_of_the_Temples
gptkbp:partOf Agrigento
gptkbp:photography Popular subject for photographers
gptkbp:publicAccess Open to the public
gptkbp:releaseYear Excavated in the 18th century
gptkbp:renovated Restoration efforts in the 20th century
gptkbp:research Ongoing archaeological studies
gptkbp:significance One of the best-preserved ancient Greek temples
gptkbp:surroundingArea gptkb:Valley_of_the_Temples_archaeological_park
gptkbp:symbolism Strength and heroism
gptkbp:touristAttraction Yes
gptkbp:UNESCO_World_Heritage_Site Yes
gptkbp:visitors Popular among tourists
Attracts thousands annually