The Pyramids of Egypt

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:monument
gptkbp:alignment cardinal points
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:Abu_Sir
gptkb:Dahshur
gptkb:Giza_pyramid_complex
gptkb:Meidum
gptkb:Saqqara
gptkb:Sphinx_of_Giza
solar boat museum
gptkbp:builtBy gptkb:Ancient_Egyptians
unknown, subject to theories
gptkbp:builtYear gptkb:Old_Kingdom
c. 2700–1700 BCE
gptkbp:contains temples
boat pits
passageways
burial chambers
gptkbp:culturalSignificance high
gptkbp:currentHeightOfGreatPyramid 138.5 meters
gptkbp:depictedIn Egyptian currency
gptkbp:hasTemple over 100
gptkbp:heightOfGreatPyramid originally 146.6 meters
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Pyramids of Egypt
gptkbp:influenced architecture worldwide
gptkbp:largestPyramid gptkb:Great_Pyramid_of_Giza
gptkbp:locatedIn gptkb:Egypt
gptkbp:material granite
limestone
gptkbp:mostFamousExample gptkb:Great_Pyramid_of_Giza
gptkbp:notableRuler gptkb:Khafre
gptkb:Khufu
gptkb:Menkaure
gptkbp:oldestPyramid gptkb:Pyramid_of_Djoser
gptkbp:onlySurvivingWonder gptkb:Great_Pyramid_of_Giza
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:Seven_Wonders_of_the_Ancient_World
gptkbp:protectedBy gptkb:Egyptian_government
gptkbp:purpose tombs for pharaohs
gptkbp:studiedBy archaeologists
gptkbp:subjectOf Tourism
historical studies
numerous documentaries
scientific research
conservation efforts
myths and legends
gptkbp:symbol gptkb:ancient_Egyptian_civilization
gptkbp:touristAttraction yes
gptkbp:UNESCOWorldHeritageSite yes
gptkbp:visitedBy millions of tourists annually
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:I._E._S._Edwards
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8