Ziggurat of Ur

GPTKB entity

Statements (93)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Zord
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Politician
gptkb:Zord
gptkbp:architect Unknown Sumerian architects
gptkbp:architectural_style Mesopotamian architecture
gptkbp:art_style In ancient texts
gptkbp:artifacts Sumerian artifacts
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Sumerians
gptkb:Sumerian_religion
gptkbp:base 64 by 46 meters
gptkbp:conservation_efforts Ongoing conservation work
gptkbp:constructed_in gptkb:Sumerians
gptkb:King_Ur-Nammu
mudbrick
Early Bronze Age
baked bricks
21st century BC
Mudbrick construction
gptkbp:cultural_impact Influence on religious architecture
gptkbp:cultural_significance gptkb:Sumerian_civilization
gptkbp:current_use Preserved and maintained
gptkbp:dedicated_to gptkb:Nanna
Moon god Nanna
gptkbp:dimensions 64 by 46 meters
gptkbp:discovered_by gptkb:1922
1920s excavations
gptkbp:features Terraces
three terraces
gptkbp:forward temple at the top
gptkbp:function Religious temple
gptkbp:has_lore Nanna and Ningal
gptkbp:height 21 meters
approximately 21 meters
gptkbp:historical_analysis Extensive studies conducted
gptkbp:historical_event Ancient Sumerian texts
gptkbp:historical_period gptkb:Ancient_Mesopotamia
gptkbp:historical_significance gptkb:archaeological_site
Major archaeological site
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Ziggurat of Ur
gptkbp:influence Later Mesopotamian architecture
gptkbp:inspiration Modern architecture
gptkbp:is_a gptkb:architect
gptkb:temple
gptkb:church
gptkb:Historical_Society
gptkb:memorial
gptkb:tourist_attraction
gptkb:archaeological_site
religious monument
symbol of ancient Sumer
gptkbp:is_associated_with moon god Nanna
gptkbp:is_considered an architectural marvel
one of the best-preserved ziggurats
gptkbp:is_discussed_in gptkb:the_Bible
gptkbp:is_documented_in gptkb:archaeological_site
gptkbp:is_known_for its massive size
gptkbp:is_located_near gptkb:Euphrates_River
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:ancient_Mesopotamia
gptkb:ancient_city_of_Ur
gptkb:archaeological_site
gptkb:Sumerian_civilization
Mesopotamian architecture
gptkbp:is_represented_in various artworks
gptkbp:is_surrounded_by a courtyard
gptkbp:is_symbolic_of gptkb:Sumerian_religion
gptkbp:is_visited_by gptkb:archaeological_site
gptkbp:language Early Bronze Age
gptkbp:legacy Influence on later cultures
gptkbp:located_in gptkb:Politician
gptkb:Ur
gptkbp:location Near the Euphrates River
Ur, Iraq
gptkbp:material Mudbrick
gptkbp:notable_features Three terraces
gptkbp:notable_for its historical significance
Other Mesopotamian ziggurats
gptkbp:notable_guest Scholars and tourists
gptkbp:purpose Worship and rituals
gptkbp:renovated 1970s restoration
gptkbp:research_interest Archaeologists
gptkbp:restoration gptkb:television_series
gptkbp:significance One of the best-preserved ziggurats
gptkbp:status Protected site
gptkbp:surrounding_area gptkb:Ancient_city_of_Ur
Residential and administrative buildings
gptkbp:symbol Sumerian power and religion
gptkbp:symbolism Sumerian identity
gptkbp:symbolizes gptkb:organization
gptkbp:tourist_attraction gptkb:battle
gptkbp:type gptkb:tower
gptkbp:unesco_world_heritage_site gptkb:battle
gptkbp:visitors Tourists