Temple of Debod
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The Temple of Debod is an ancient Egyptian temple relocated to Madrid, Spain, where it now stands as a prominent historical monument and symbol of international heritage preservation.
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
ancient Egyptian temple
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archaeological monument → cultural heritage monument → tourist attraction → |
| access |
public park setting
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| admission |
free entry (for most visits)
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| architecturalStyle |
ancient Egyptian architecture
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| builtBy |
Adikhalamani (Tabriqo)
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Meroitic king of Kush → |
| constructionStart |
2nd century BCE
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| country |
Spain
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| dedicatedTo |
Amun
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Amun of Debod → Isis → |
| donatedBy |
Egypt
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| donatedTo |
Spain
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| donationReason |
construction of the Aswan High Dam
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international campaign to save Nubian monuments → |
| hasExhibition |
information on Nubian temples rescue campaign
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| hasFeature |
surrounding reflecting pool
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| hasPart |
processional way
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pronaos → pylon → relief-decorated walls → sanctuary → |
| hasViewOf |
Casa de Campo
→
Royal Palace of Madrid → |
| heritageStatus |
protected monument of Madrid
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| lighting |
illuminated at night
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| locatedIn |
Madrid
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Parque del Oeste → near Plaza de España, Madrid → |
| locatedOn |
a hill overlooking Casa de Campo park
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| managedBy |
City of Madrid
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| material |
stone
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| near |
Plaza de España, Madrid
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Royal Palace of Madrid → |
| openedToPublic |
1972
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| originalLocation |
Egypt
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Nile Valley → near Aswan, Egypt → |
| relocated |
1968
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| relocationPeriod |
1960s
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| significance |
example of international heritage preservation
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symbol of Spanish–Egyptian friendship → |
| touristActivity |
guided tours
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sunset viewing → |
Referenced by (1)
| Subject (surface form when different) | Predicate |
|---|---|
|
International Campaign to Save the Monuments of Nubia
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significantMonument |