the Great Dam of Marib

GPTKB entity

Statements (46)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf ancient dam
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:Queen_Bilqis
gptkb:Sabaean_civilization
mythology
gptkbp:built 8th century BC
gptkbp:conservationEfforts partially intact
important for heritage
gptkbp:constructionMaterial ancient construction methods
gptkbp:contributedTo regional stability
gptkbp:cultural_heritage yes
gptkbp:culturalHeritage UNESCO_World_Heritage_Site
Yemeni_heritage
gptkbp:culturalImpact significant_in_Yemeni_history
gptkbp:designedBy gptkb:Sabaeans
gptkbp:electronicSystems for its time
construction in arid conditions
influenced future civilizations
gptkbp:environmentalImpact altered local ecosystems
gptkbp:height approximately 20 meters
gptkbp:historicalRecords ancient texts
gptkbp:historicalResearch ongoing studies
gptkbp:historicalSignificance ancient irrigation system
in_ancient_Yemen
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label the Great Dam of Marib
gptkbp:influenced local culture
agriculture in the region
gptkbp:influencedBy local geology
gptkbp:infrastructure ancient water systems
gptkbp:inspiration modern dam construction
gptkbp:isSuitableFor in the 6th century AD
gptkbp:length approximately 600 meters
gptkbp:lighting yes
gptkbp:location Marib,_Yemen
gptkbp:notableFeature ancient inscriptions
gptkbp:notableFor engineering
Sabaean_economy
gptkbp:purpose irrigation
gptkbp:relatedTo ancient trade routes
gptkbp:renovated ongoing
gptkbp:significantEvent flooding in 1980s
gptkbp:surroundingArea historical ruins
gptkbp:touristAttraction yes
gptkbp:type gravity dam
gptkbp:waterManagement advanced for its time
to surrounding fields
gptkbp:waterSource Wadi_Adhanah