The Hellespont

GPTKB entity

Statements (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Strait
gptkbp:connects gptkb:Aegean_Sea
gptkb:Sea_of_Marmara
gptkbp:coordinates gptkb:Greece
gptkb:Turkey
gptkbp:crosses gptkb:bridge
Ferries
Naval vessels
gptkbp:cultural_references In film
In literature
In music
In art
gptkbp:cultural_significance Literary references in ancient texts
Myth of Leander and Hero
gptkbp:environmental_impact Biodiversity
Fishing grounds
Marine ecosystems
gptkbp:historical_crossing_point East and West
gptkbp:historical_crossings gptkb:Roman_legions
gptkb:Alexander's_army
gptkb:Ottoman_Empire's_naval_forces
gptkb:Xerxes'_army
Trojan War legends
gptkbp:historical_significance gptkb:Cultural_exchanges
gptkb:Dardanelles
gptkb:Persian_Empire
gptkb:Ancient_Greece
gptkb:Trojan_War
gptkb:Military_campaigns
Trade routes between Europe and Asia
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Hellespont
gptkbp:important_for_military_strategy Naval battles
gptkbp:important_for_trade Maritime routes
gptkbp:length approximately 61 kilometers
gptkbp:navigation_system Strong currents
Narrow passages
gptkbp:notable_event gptkb:Battle_of_Gallipoli
gptkb:Crossing_of_Xerxes
Alexander the Great's crossing
Byzantine Empire's control
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Turkish_Straits
Bosphorus Strait system
gptkbp:surrounding_cities gptkb:Gallipoli
gptkb:Çanakkale
Eceabat
Kilitbahir
gptkbp:title gptkb:Hellespontus
gptkbp:tourism_impact gptkb:cultural_heritage
Scenic views
Historical sites
gptkbp:width approximately 1.2 kilometers at its narrowest point
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Xerxes_the_Great
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6