The Ziggurat of Chogha Zanbil

GPTKB entity

Statements (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Zynga
gptkbp:archaeological_findings Ongoing research projects
gptkbp:architectural_feature Terraced structure
gptkbp:architectural_style Ancient Near Eastern architecture
Influenced ziggurat designs in Mesopotamia
gptkbp:artifacts Various Elamite artifacts
gptkbp:artistic_vision Featured in art and literature
gptkbp:associated_with Ancient Iranian history
gptkbp:base_dimensions 105 by 105 meters
gptkbp:climate Hot semi-arid climate
gptkbp:conservation_efforts Active conservation efforts
gptkbp:constructed_in gptkb:Elamites
gptkbp:construction_method Mudbrick construction
gptkbp:construction_started circa 1250 BC
gptkbp:cultural_events Host to cultural events
gptkbp:cultural_heritage Iranian cultural heritage
gptkbp:cultural_influence Influenced later Mesopotamian architecture
gptkbp:cultural_significance Religious and ceremonial purposes
gptkbp:cultural_symbol Symbol of Elamite civilization
gptkbp:current_condition Archaeological site open to public
gptkbp:dedicated_to gptkb:Inshushinak
gptkbp:discovery_year 1951
gptkbp:educational_value Educational site for archaeology students
gptkbp:function gptkb:temples
gptkbp:has_culture gptkb:Elamite_civilization
gptkbp:height approximately 25 meters
gptkbp:historical_period gptkb:Bronze_Age
gptkbp:historical_significance Located near ancient trade routes
Represents Elamite religious practices
gptkbp:historical_site gptkb:Yes
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Ziggurat of Chogha Zanbil
gptkbp:inspiration Architects and historians
gptkbp:is_a_site_of gptkb:religious_site
gptkbp:landscape Desert landscape
gptkbp:local_legends Associated with local myths
gptkbp:location gptkb:Khuzestan_Province,_Iran
gptkbp:material Mudbrick
gptkbp:notable_feature Three terraces
gptkbp:period Elamite period
gptkbp:preservation_efforts Well-preserved
Efforts to preserve cultural heritage
gptkbp:research_importance Significant for understanding Elamite culture
gptkbp:significance One of the best-preserved ziggurats
gptkbp:surrounding_area gptkb:Chogha_Zanbil_archaeological_site
gptkbp:symbolism gptkb:devotion
gptkbp:tourism_impact Boosts local economy
gptkbp:unesco_world_heritage_site gptkb:Yes
gptkbp:visitors_per_year Thousands
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Iran
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4