Statements (250)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:City
gptkb:ancient_city gptkb:mythology |
| gptkbp:architectural_style |
temples and public buildings
ziggurats |
| gptkbp:artifacts |
cylinder seals
the Uruk period pottery and cylinder seals including pottery and cylinder seals |
| gptkbp:associated_with |
gptkb:Sumerian_civilization
|
| gptkbp:contains |
the Ziggurat of Uruk
|
| gptkbp:cultural_heritage |
artifacts and ruins
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| gptkbp:cultural_influence |
on art and literature
|
| gptkbp:cultural_practices |
rituals and festivals
|
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
mythology and religion
temples dedicated to deities in ancient literature in ancient mythology in the study of urban development in the history of writing |
| gptkbp:decline |
around 2000 BC
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| gptkbp:defeated |
gptkb:the_Akkadian_Empire
|
| gptkbp:defunct |
circa 300 AD
the 3rd century AD c. 300 AD around 300 AD |
| gptkbp:developed_writing |
gptkb:cuneiform_script
|
| gptkbp:discovered_by |
archaeologists in the 19th century
|
| gptkbp:economic_activity |
trade and agriculture
craft production |
| gptkbp:famous_landmark |
ruins of temples and walls
|
| gptkbp:features |
large temples and public buildings
|
| gptkbp:founded |
4000 BC
c. 4500 BC |
| gptkbp:founded_in |
gptkb:the_Sumerians
gptkb:Sumerians 4000 BC circa 4500 BC c. 4500 BC |
| gptkbp:geographical_feature |
fertile land
flat plains and riverbanks |
| gptkbp:governed_by |
kings
various kings kings and priests various kings throughout its history |
| gptkbp:has_economy_based_on |
agriculture and trade
|
| gptkbp:has_excavations_conducted_by |
archaeologists since the 19th century
|
| gptkbp:has_historical_significance |
in the study of ancient civilizations
as a center of trade and culture development of urban society in the development of writing in the study of urbanization in the development of urban society in the development of civilization in the development of writing and record-keeping development of writing (cuneiform) |
| gptkbp:has_influence_on |
gptkb:urban_development
gptkb:urban_planning modern urban planning later civilizations the development of law codes the concept of kingship literature and mythology the development of city planning later Mesopotamian cultures writing and record-keeping later Mesopotamian cities later civilizations in the region later urban centers later urban planning subsequent city-states in Mesopotamia subsequent urban centers |
| gptkbp:has_influenced |
the concept of city planning
the development of law and governance the concept of city-states modern understandings of urban development |
| gptkbp:has_lore |
gptkb:Gilgamesh
|
| gptkbp:has_population |
approximately 50,000 at its peak
|
| gptkbp:has_tradition |
gptkb:polytheism
|
| gptkbp:has_written_records |
dating back to 3200 BC
|
| gptkbp:historical_documentation |
art and sculpture
pottery and tools pottery and sculptures statues and reliefs |
| gptkbp:historical_figures |
gptkb:Gilgamesh
|
| gptkbp:historical_legacy |
influence on later cultures
in literature and mythology |
| gptkbp:historical_period |
Early Bronze Age
Uruk period |
| gptkbp:historical_records |
gptkb:trade_routes
cuneiform tablets inscriptions and tablets trade with the Indus Valley civilization from ancient cuneiform tablets from the 4th millennium BC |
| gptkbp:historical_role |
center of trade and culture
|
| gptkbp:historical_significance |
in the study of ancient civilizations
in the study of ancient history in the context of human development. in the study of ancient economies the study of ancient urban societies |
| gptkbp:historical_site |
Uruk archaeological site
temples dedicated to various deities temples dedicated to Inanna |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Uruk
|
| gptkbp:influenced |
the development of writing
later Mesopotamian cultures |
| gptkbp:is_a |
gptkb:cultural_heritage_site
|
| gptkbp:is_a_site_of |
the first known writing system
the earliest known urbanization efforts |
| gptkbp:is_aleader_in |
gptkb:political_power
art and craftsmanship trade and commerce religious activity religious activity in ancient times |
| gptkbp:is_associated_with |
gptkb:the_Epic_of_Gilgamesh
gptkb:Epic_of_Gilgamesh the invention of the wheel the concept of kingship the goddess Inanna |
| gptkbp:is_characterized_by |
social stratification
large city walls |
| gptkbp:is_considered |
a UNESCO World Heritage Site
one of the world's first cities a cradle of civilization a prototype of future cities |
| gptkbp:is_considered_as |
the first city in history
the world's first city |
| gptkbp:is_considered_to_be |
the birthplace of civilization
|
| gptkbp:is_documented_in |
gptkb:ancient_texts
archaeological studies ancient Sumerian texts |
| gptkbp:is_famous_for |
gptkb:the_Temple_of_Inanna
its large population during its peak its massive city walls its early urban planning its role in the history of urbanization its walls and architecture its early writing system, cuneiform the first known city-state its temple complexes |
| gptkbp:is_home_to |
gptkb:the_Temple_of_Inanna
the goddess Inanna the first known urban planners the first known king, Gilgamesh the first known writing system (cuneiform) |
| gptkbp:is_influential_in |
the spread of urbanization in ancient Mesopotamia
the spread of urban culture |
| gptkbp:is_inhabited_by |
gptkb:Sumerians
the 3rd century AD Sumerians and Akkadians |
| gptkbp:is_known_for |
agriculture and trade
its temples its massive walls its monumental architecture its economic systems its advanced architecture its extensive trade networks its advanced society its rich archaeological findings its large population density its advanced irrigation systems its large walls and temples |
| gptkbp:is_linked_to |
the development of law and order
the development of city planning |
| gptkbp:is_located_in |
the southern part of Mesopotamia
|
| gptkbp:is_located_near |
gptkb:Euphrates_River
the Euphrates River the modern city of Al-Qadisiyyah |
| gptkbp:is_mentioned_in |
gptkb:historical_texts
gptkb:the_Epic_of_Gilgamesh gptkb:the_Bible gptkb:ancient_texts |
| gptkbp:is_notable_for |
gptkb:the_Epic_of_Gilgamesh
its urban planning its urban layout its role in the history of writing its massive city walls its cylinder seals its role in the spread of writing its role in the Bronze Age |
| gptkbp:is_noted_for |
its rich cultural heritage
its advanced irrigation systems its role in the development of social hierarchies |
| gptkbp:is_part_of |
gptkb:the_Sumerian_civilization
gptkb:ancient_Mesopotamia the ancient Near East the cradle of civilization the history of civilization the Uruk period the UNESCO World Heritage Sites the Sumerian city-states the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Archaeological City of Uruk the historical region of Mesopotamia the history of agriculture in Mesopotamia the historical timeline of ancient civilizations the history of urban development. |
| gptkbp:is_recognized_as |
a UNESCO World Heritage Site
|
| gptkbp:is_recognized_by |
UNESCO as a World Heritage Site
|
| gptkbp:is_recognized_for |
its contributions to art and culture
its contributions to civilization its contributions to writing and record-keeping its contributions to mathematics and astronomy |
| gptkbp:is_significant_for |
the rise of city-states in Mesopotamia
its role in the development of writing and record-keeping |
| gptkbp:known_for |
being one of the first major cities in history
being one of the first major cities in human history being one of the first major cities in the world |
| gptkbp:located_in |
gptkb:Iraq
the first known city-state |
| gptkbp:notable_contributor |
to mathematics and astronomy
|
| gptkbp:preserved_by |
large public buildings
a large defensive wall |
| gptkbp:route |
connecting to the Persian Gulf
|
| gptkbp:significant_event |
the rise of urbanization
|
| gptkbp:social_structure |
city governance
city-state governance |
| gptkbp:surrounding_area |
gptkb:Mesopotamia
|
| gptkbp:system |
cuneiform
|
| gptkbp:temple |
Uruk archaeological site
|
| gptkbp:trade_goods |
other ancient cities
other Mesopotamian cities textiles and grains |
| gptkbp:was_a_demonstration_of |
social stratification
early forms of governance |
| gptkbp:was_abandoned |
around 300 AD
|
| gptkbp:was_acenter_of_learning |
in ancient times
|
| gptkbp:was_acenter_of_power |
in ancient Mesopotamia
|
| gptkbp:was_akey_figure_in |
the development of agriculture
archaeological discoveries the development of writing the rise of city-states in the region the rise of urban society |
| gptkbp:was_amajor_influence_on |
later civilizations in the region
|
| gptkbp:was_known_for |
its monumental architecture
its advanced society its massive city walls Erech in ancient texts |
| gptkbp:was_part_of |
gptkb:the_Kingdom_of_Sumer
gptkb:Sumer gptkb:Sumerian_civilization the Sumerian city-states |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:the_Epic_of_Gilgamesh
gptkb:Enki gptkb:Inanna gptkb:Ninhursag gptkb:Utu gptkb:Anu gptkb:Sumer |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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