pyramids at Meroë

GPTKB entity

Statements (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:archaeological_site
gptkbp:archaeological_findings ongoing
gptkbp:architectural_style Nubian architecture
gptkbp:artifacts gptkb:inscriptions
gptkb:pottery
gptkb:mummies
gptkb:jewelry
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Meroitic_civilization
gptkb:royalty
ancient trade routes
ancient rituals
funerary practices
Nubian kings
gptkbp:climate desert climate
gptkbp:constructed_in gptkb:Kingdom_of_Kush
gptkbp:construction_started circa 300 BC
gptkbp:cultural_heritage yes
gptkbp:cultural_impact yes
gptkbp:cultural_influence regional architecture
gptkbp:cultural_significance Nubian history
gptkbp:discovery gptkb:19th_century
gptkbp:disputed_origin yes
gptkbp:function gptkb:tomb
gptkbp:geographical_feature gptkb:Nile_River
gptkbp:height up to 30 meters
gptkbp:historical_period Meroitic Period
gptkbp:historical_records limited
gptkbp:historical_research important
gptkbp:historical_significance yes
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label pyramids at Meroë
gptkbp:influenced_by Egyptian architecture
gptkbp:is_a_site_of varies
gptkbp:level over 40
gptkbp:location gptkb:Sudan
gptkbp:management gptkb:Sudanese_government
gptkbp:material gptkb:sandstone
gptkbp:notable_burials queens
Kushite kings
gptkbp:notable_features decorative elements
pyramid shape
gptkbp:notable_for cultural diversity
unique design
steep angles
gptkbp:preservation_efforts varied
gptkbp:research_interest gptkb:archaeologists
gptkbp:site_access open to public
gptkbp:surrounding_area gptkb:Nubian_Desert
gptkbp:tourist_attraction yes
gptkbp:unesco_world_heritage_site yes
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:dynasty
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4