Statements (68)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:architecture
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| gptkbp:are |
a UNESCO World Heritage site
a form of artistic expression a subject of scholarly research a subject of cultural studies a focus of preservation efforts a part of the archaeological record a subject of myths and legends a source of cultural identity a subject of archaeological study a subject of tourism often built on elevated ground a representation of ancient technology a testament to engineering skills often depicted in ancient art a symbol of urban development a focus of pilgrimage a reflection of religious beliefs a symbol of ancient innovation a subject of architectural analysis a part of the ancient economy a subject of historical texts a focal point in city planning a form of monumental architecture a key feature of Mesopotamian civilization a part of the ancient Mesopotamian worldview a part of the ancient landscape a part of the ancient urban landscape a part of the cultural heritage of Iraq a representation of cosmology a representation of divine order a representation of the ancient city-state. a symbol of theocratic governance |
| gptkbp:associated_with |
Sumerian culture
Babylonian culture Assyrian culture |
| gptkbp:characterized_by |
stepped design
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| gptkbp:constructed_in |
gptkb:ancient_Mesopotamians
ancient times mud bricks |
| gptkbp:example |
religious architecture
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Ziggurats
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| gptkbp:influence |
gptkb:religious_practices
later architectural styles |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
modern interpretations of sacred architecture
|
| gptkbp:is_found_in |
cities like Ur and Babylon
|
| gptkbp:is_reflected_in |
the social hierarchy of the time
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| gptkbp:located_in |
gptkb:Mesopotamia
|
| gptkbp:often_dedicated_to |
a god
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| gptkbp:often_features |
a staircase leading to the temple
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| gptkbp:often_have |
a temple at the top
a surrounding courtyard |
| gptkbp:often_includes |
a series of terraces
altars and shrines |
| gptkbp:represents |
gptkb:political_power
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| gptkbp:symbolizes |
the connection between heaven and earth
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| gptkbp:used_for |
religious purposes
|
| gptkbp:vary_in_height |
from 20 to 100 feet
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Anunnaki
gptkb:Akkadian_mythology gptkb:Egyptian_mythology gptkb:Persian_Empire gptkb:Mesopotamia gptkb:Ancient_Near_East gptkb:Cultural_Landscape_of_the_Tigris_and_Euphrates_Rivers gptkb:the_Anunnaki gptkb:First_Civilization |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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