Tomb of Askia

GPTKB entity

Statements (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf tomb
gptkbp:architecturalStyle Sudano-Sahelian_architecture
gptkbp:associatedWith Songhai rulers
Islamic_scholars
gptkbp:attracts archaeologists
gptkbp:built local materials
traditional techniques
a tribute
Askia_Muhammad's_reign
gptkbp:constructedIn gptkb:Askia_Muhammad
15th century
gptkbp:contains graves_of_Askia_Muhammad
gptkbp:culturalHeritage African_heritage
gptkbp:culturalSignificance Islamic_heritage
gptkbp:designatedAs UNESCO_World_Heritage_Site
gptkbp:features minaret
decorative motifs
mudbrick construction
gptkbp:height 17 meters
gptkbp:historicalPeriod Medieval period
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Tomb of Askia
gptkbp:influenced local traditions
gptkbp:influencedBy Malian_architecture
gptkbp:influences modern architecture
gptkbp:inscription Arabic_inscriptions
gptkbp:inspiration local artists
gptkbp:isCelebratedFor local festivals
gptkbp:isConsidered a national treasure
gptkbp:isDocumentedIn historical texts
gptkbp:isLinkedTo Islamic_culture
gptkbp:isLocatedNear gptkb:River_Niger
gptkbp:isPartOf Malian_history
gptkbp:isPromotedBy tourism agencies
gptkbp:isProtectedBy national laws
gptkbp:isRecognizedFor a symbol of heritage
gptkbp:locatedIn gptkb:Mali
gptkbp:maintainedBy local community
gptkbp:notableFor its size
gptkbp:partOf Gao region
Gao's_historical_sites
gptkbp:recognizedBy gptkb:UNESCO
gptkb:Malian_government
its architectural significance
gptkbp:renovated 2004
gptkbp:servedIn a pilgrimage site
gptkbp:significance royal_mausoleum
gptkbp:surroundedBy cemetery
gptkbp:symbolizes gptkb:Songhai_Empire
power and authority
gptkbp:visitedBy tourists
cultural tourism