Alexander’s Prison (Zendan-e Eskandar)
E309827
Alexander’s Prison (Zendan-e Eskandar) is a historic structure in Yazd, Iran, traditionally associated with Alexander the Great and now known for its distinctive brick architecture and cultural significance.
All labels observed (3)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Alexander’s Prison | 1 |
| Alexander’s Prison (Zendan-e Eskandar) canonical | 1 |
| زندان اسکندر | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T2917383 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Alexander’s Prison (Zendan-e Eskandar) Context triple: [Yazd, hasLandmark, Alexander’s Prison (Zendan-e Eskandar)]
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A.
Kharax Palace
Kharax Palace is a historic residence on the Crimean coast, best known as an example of architect Nikolay Krasnov’s elegant late 19th–early 20th century palace design.
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B.
Ark of Bukhara
The Ark of Bukhara is an ancient fortified citadel in Bukhara, Uzbekistan, that served for centuries as the residence and stronghold of the region’s rulers.
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C.
Citadel of Damascus
The Citadel of Damascus is a large medieval fortified complex in the heart of Damascus, Syria, that has served as a key military stronghold and seat of power for various Islamic dynasties.
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D.
North Palace of Ashurbanipal
The North Palace of Ashurbanipal was a grand Neo-Assyrian royal residence in ancient Nineveh, renowned for its extensive reliefs and as part of the complex associated with King Ashurbanipal’s reign.
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E.
fortress of Argishtikhinili
The fortress of Argishtikhinili was a major Urartian stronghold and royal city founded by King Argishti I in the 8th century BCE in the Ararat plain, in what is now Armenia.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Alexander’s Prison (Zendan-e Eskandar) Target entity description: Alexander’s Prison (Zendan-e Eskandar) is a historic structure in Yazd, Iran, traditionally associated with Alexander the Great and now known for its distinctive brick architecture and cultural significance.
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A.
Kharax Palace
Kharax Palace is a historic residence on the Crimean coast, best known as an example of architect Nikolay Krasnov’s elegant late 19th–early 20th century palace design.
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B.
Ark of Bukhara
The Ark of Bukhara is an ancient fortified citadel in Bukhara, Uzbekistan, that served for centuries as the residence and stronghold of the region’s rulers.
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C.
Citadel of Damascus
The Citadel of Damascus is a large medieval fortified complex in the heart of Damascus, Syria, that has served as a key military stronghold and seat of power for various Islamic dynasties.
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D.
North Palace of Ashurbanipal
The North Palace of Ashurbanipal was a grand Neo-Assyrian royal residence in ancient Nineveh, renowned for its extensive reliefs and as part of the complex associated with King Ashurbanipal’s reign.
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E.
fortress of Argishtikhinili
The fortress of Argishtikhinili was a major Urartian stronghold and royal city founded by King Argishti I in the 8th century BCE in the Ararat plain, in what is now Armenia.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (45)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
architectural monument
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historic structure ⓘ tourist attraction ⓘ |
| access | open to visitors ⓘ |
| architecturalStyle | brick architecture ⓘ |
| associatedWith | Persian historical narratives about Alexander ⓘ |
| category |
historic buildings and structures in Yazd
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tourist attractions in Yazd Province ⓘ |
| cityFamousFor | Yazd’s mud-brick and brick architecture ⓘ |
| country | Iran ⓘ |
| culturalSignificance |
local legend site associated with Alexander the Great
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part of Yazd’s historic urban fabric ⓘ |
| era | medieval Islamic period (traditional attribution; exact date uncertain) ⓘ |
| function | historic monument visited by tourists ⓘ |
| governedBy | Iranian cultural heritage authorities ⓘ |
| hasAlternativeName |
Alexander Prison
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Alexander’s Prison (Zendan-e Eskandar) ⓘ
surface form:
Alexander’s Prison
Zendan-e Eskandar ⓘ |
| hasCulturalValueFor |
Iranian visitors
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residents of Yazd ⓘ |
| hasFeature |
courtyard-like interior (in current form or remains)
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domed structure ⓘ thick brick walls ⓘ |
| hasNameInPersian |
Alexander’s Prison (Zendan-e Eskandar)
self-linksurface differs
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surface form:
زندان اسکندر
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| hasTraditionalAssociationWith | Alexander the Great ⓘ |
| heritageContext | Iranian architectural heritage ⓘ |
| historicalCertainty | association with Alexander the Great is legendary rather than proven ⓘ |
| isPartOf | historic attractions of Yazd ⓘ |
| languageOfName | Persian ⓘ |
| linkedTo | local folklore about imprisonment by Alexander ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Yazd
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Yazd Province ⓘ central Iran ⓘ historic city of Yazd ⓘ |
| materialUsed | brick ⓘ |
| mythicStatus | traditionally believed to have been used by Alexander ⓘ |
| near | other historic sites in Yazd’s old city ⓘ |
| notableFor |
distinctive brick dome and walls
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historic ambiance ⓘ |
| preservationStatus | maintained as a historic site ⓘ |
| region | central plateau of Iran ⓘ |
| religionContext | Islamic-era Iranian architecture (current visible form) ⓘ |
| tourismRole | popular sightseeing destination in Yazd ⓘ |
| urbanContext | located within the old quarters of Yazd ⓘ |
| visitorExperience | site for cultural and historical exploration ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Alexander’s Prison (Zendan-e Eskandar) Description of subject: Alexander’s Prison (Zendan-e Eskandar) is a historic structure in Yazd, Iran, traditionally associated with Alexander the Great and now known for its distinctive brick architecture and cultural significance.
Referenced by (3)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
Alexander’s Prison (Zendan-e Eskandar)
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hasNameInPersian
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Alexander’s Prison (Zendan-e Eskandar)
self-linksurface differs
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this entity surface form:
زندان اسکندر
Alexander’s Prison (Zendan-e Eskandar)
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hasAlternativeName
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Alexander’s Prison (Zendan-e Eskandar)
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this entity surface form:
Alexander’s Prison