The Serapeum of Alexandria

GPTKB entity

Properties (45)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf ancient temple
gptkbp:architecturalStyle gptkb:Greco-Roman_architecture
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:the_city_of_Alexandria
philosophy
ancient philosophy
mystery religions
the cult of Serapis
Hellenistic_culture
gptkbp:constructedIn 3rd century BC
gptkbp:contains temple complex
sacred relics
gptkbp:cultural_heritage yes
gptkbp:dedicatedTo Serapis
gptkbp:defeated gptkb:Theodosius_I
religious conflict
391 AD
Christian_mobs
gptkbp:depictedIn artworks
gptkbp:designedBy gptkb:Ptolemy_I_Soter
gptkbp:discusses historical texts
gptkbp:features library
statues
gptkbp:historicalRole symbol_of_Hellenistic_culture
gptkbp:historicalSignificance cultural hub
cultural_exchange
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Serapeum of Alexandria
gptkbp:influenced art and literature
Roman_religion
Christian_architecture
gptkbp:influencedBy Ptolemaic dynasty
gptkbp:inspiration later temples
gptkbp:is_a_site_for rituals
gptkbp:knownFor its massive size
its architectural innovations
gptkbp:location gptkb:Alexandria,_Egypt
gptkbp:notableFor its grandeur
its sculptures
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:ancient_Alexandria
ancient world heritage
gptkbp:renovated 2nd century AD
gptkbp:servedIn educational institution
religious center
a place of worship
gptkbp:visitedBy pilgrims
scholars