Tura limestone casing stones
GPTKB entity
Statements (15)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:limestone_casing_stones
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| gptkbp:currentLocation |
few remain at base of pyramids
|
| gptkbp:material |
gptkb:Tura_limestone
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| gptkbp:notableFor |
smooth white finish
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| gptkbp:origin |
gptkb:Tura,_Egypt
|
| gptkbp:period |
gptkb:Old_Kingdom_of_Egypt
|
| gptkbp:purpose |
outer casing of pyramids
|
| gptkbp:quarriedIn |
gptkb:Tura_quarries
|
| gptkbp:removes |
later construction in Cairo
|
| gptkbp:usedBy |
gptkb:Ancient_Egyptians
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| gptkbp:usedIn |
gptkb:Pyramid_of_Khafre
gptkb:Great_Pyramid_of_Giza |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Pyramid_of_Khufu
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Tura limestone casing stones
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