The Lighthouse of Alexandria
GPTKB entity
Statements (57)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:lighthouse
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| gptkbp:architect |
gptkb:Sostratus_of_Cnidus
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| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:mythology
maritime history the ancient city of Alexandria the city of Alexandria's identity |
| gptkbp:base |
gptkb:limestone
|
| gptkbp:constructed_in |
gptkb:Hellenistic_period
gptkb:Ptolemy_II_Philadelphus gptkb:Ptolemaic_dynasty 3rd century BC advanced engineering techniques |
| gptkbp:cultural_impact |
influenced literature and art
|
| gptkbp:cultural_symbol |
ancient engineering prowess
|
| gptkbp:defeated |
earthquakes
tsunamis |
| gptkbp:depicted_in |
gptkb:coins
historical illustrations |
| gptkbp:famous_for |
being one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
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| gptkbp:featured_in |
gptkb:historical_texts
art and architecture studies |
| gptkbp:function |
guiding ships
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| gptkbp:height |
approximately 100 meters
taller than most ancient structures |
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
maritime trade routes
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
The Lighthouse of Alexandria
|
| gptkbp:influenced |
gptkb:cultural_heritage
lighthouse technology modern lighthouse design navigation practices |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
subsequent lighthouses
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| gptkbp:inspired |
gptkb:literary_work
modern engineering projects |
| gptkbp:is_a_symbol_of |
gptkb:Alexandria
|
| gptkbp:is_described_as |
ancient historians
|
| gptkbp:is_visited_by |
scholars and historians
ancient travelers |
| gptkbp:known_as |
gptkb:Pharos_of_Alexandria
|
| gptkbp:known_for |
its height and design
its innovative design its historical legacy its role in ancient navigation. |
| gptkbp:lighting |
gptkb:Fire
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| gptkbp:location |
gptkb:Alexandria,_Egypt
|
| gptkbp:material |
bronze
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| gptkbp:notable_feature |
three tiers
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| gptkbp:part_of |
gptkb:Pharos_Island
ancient maritime culture ancient wonders list |
| gptkbp:reconstruction_attempts |
various historical periods
|
| gptkbp:renovated |
during the Roman period
|
| gptkbp:significance |
ancient maritime navigation
|
| gptkbp:style |
Hellenistic architecture
|
| gptkbp:symbolizes |
ancient civilization achievements
|
| gptkbp:used_for |
navigation and signaling
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Alexandria
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
4
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