the Great Church of Aksum

GPTKB entity

Properties (49)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf church
gptkbp:architecturalStyle Aksumite_architecture
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:Ark_of_the_Covenant
gptkb:Ethiopian_Orthodox_Tewahedo_Church
gptkbp:celebrates Ethiopian_Christmas
gptkbp:constructedIn 4th century
gptkbp:contains religious artifacts
gptkbp:culturalSignificance symbol_of_Ethiopian_Christianity
gptkbp:dedicatedTo gptkb:Saint_Mary
gptkbp:designedBy gptkb:King_Ezana
gptkbp:features ancient inscriptions
gptkbp:has beautiful frescoes
a large altar
gptkbp:historicalEvent baptism_of_King_Ezana
gptkbp:historicalSignificance site of pilgrimage
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label the Great Church of Aksum
gptkbp:influenced Ethiopian_art
gptkbp:influencedBy gptkb:Byzantine_architecture
gptkbp:is a tourist attraction
a cultural heritage site
a place of reflection
a historical landmark
a symbol of faith
a site of architectural interest
a site of cultural exchange
a pilgrimage site
a religious site
a site of historical significance
a site of worship
a national monument
a site of archaeological interest
a site of community events
a site of religious ceremonies
a site of spiritual significance
a place of gathering
a venue for celebrations
a place of historical pilgrimage
a place of historical research
a venue for religious education
a center of community life
a_place_of_pilgrimage_for_Christians
a_landmark_in_Aksum
gptkbp:location Aksum,_Ethiopia
gptkbp:notableFeature tall stone walls
gptkbp:partOf gptkb:Aksum_archaeological_site
gptkbp:renovated 20th century
gptkbp:significance one of the oldest Christian churches in the world
gptkbp:UNESCO_World_Heritage_Site yes
gptkbp:visitorsPerYear thousands