The Great Ballista

GPTKB entity

Statements (58)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Siege_warfare
gptkbp:built various locations
gptkbp:constructed_in gptkb:Hellenistic_period
military purposes
wood and metal
gptkbp:could_launch large stones
gptkbp:designed_by ancient engineers
gptkbp:developed_by Greek engineers
earlier siege engines
gptkbp:has_impact_on modern artillery
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Great Ballista
gptkbp:influenced_by Greek technology
gptkbp:is_a ballista
gptkbp:is_associated_with ancient battles
gptkbp:is_cited_in historical analyses of warfare.
gptkbp:is_considered a symbol of military power
an important invention in siege technology
gptkbp:is_considered_as an engineering marvel
gptkbp:is_considered_to_be a precursor to modern artillery
gptkbp:is_documented_in ancient historians
gptkbp:is_effective_against gptkb:fortification
gptkbp:is_featured_in gptkb:historical_texts
gptkbp:is_known_for its power
gptkbp:is_known_to a large crew for operation
gptkbp:is_notable_for its historical significance
its size
gptkbp:is_noted_for its accuracy
gptkbp:is_often_compared_to modern crossbows
gptkbp:is_often_featured_in documentaries about ancient warfare
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:military_history
ancient warfare
historical engineering studies
gptkbp:is_regarded_as a significant advancement
gptkbp:is_similar_to gptkb:catapult
gptkbp:is_used_by gptkb:Byzantine_Empire
gptkb:Roman_army
gptkbp:is_used_in gptkb:the_Punic_Wars
the Siege of Jerusalem
the Siege of Rhodes
the Siege of Constantinople
gptkbp:is_used_to breach walls
gptkbp:is_utilized_in defensive strategies
gptkbp:operated_by gptkb:crew_members
trained soldiers
gptkbp:originated_in gptkb:ancient_Greece
gptkbp:range up to 500 meters
gptkbp:replaced_by gptkb:cannon
gptkbp:requires maintenance
gptkbp:resigned projectiles
gptkbp:used_in sieges
gptkbp:was_influenced_by Roman engineering
gptkbp:was_part_of gptkb:military_strategy
the Roman military arsenal
gptkbp:was_used_to_attack enemy fortifications
gptkbp:was_used_to_defend gptkb:City
gptkbp:was_used_to_support ground troops
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Walking_Ballista
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6