Colonia Iulia Equestris archaeological site
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Colonia Iulia Equestris archaeological site is the remains of a Roman colony in present-day Nyon, Switzerland, showcasing ancient urban structures and artifacts from the early imperial period.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Colonia Iulia Equestris archaeological site canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Colonia Iulia Equestris archaeological site Context triple: [Nyon, hasLandmark, Colonia Iulia Equestris archaeological site]
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Glanum archaeological site
Glanum archaeological site is an ancient Greco-Roman city in southern France known for its well-preserved ruins, including monumental arches, temples, and residential structures.
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B.
Kolona archaeological site
Kolona archaeological site is an important ancient settlement and sanctuary area on the Greek island of Aegina, featuring remains from prehistoric through classical periods.
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C.
Delphi archaeological site
The Delphi archaeological site is an ancient Greek sanctuary on the slopes of Mount Parnassus, famed as the seat of the Oracle of Apollo and one of the most important religious and cultural centers of the classical world.
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D.
Al-Bass archaeological site
Al-Bass archaeological site is an extensive ancient necropolis and Roman-Byzantine archaeological complex in Tyre, Lebanon, renowned for its well-preserved hippodrome, monumental arch, and funerary structures.
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ancient city of Sala Colonia
The ancient city of Sala Colonia was a Roman-era urban center in present-day Rabat, Morocco, that later became the foundation for the medieval Chellah necropolis.
- 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: Colonia Iulia Equestris archaeological site Target entity description: Colonia Iulia Equestris archaeological site is the remains of a Roman colony in present-day Nyon, Switzerland, showcasing ancient urban structures and artifacts from the early imperial period.
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A.
Glanum archaeological site
Glanum archaeological site is an ancient Greco-Roman city in southern France known for its well-preserved ruins, including monumental arches, temples, and residential structures.
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B.
Kolona archaeological site
Kolona archaeological site is an important ancient settlement and sanctuary area on the Greek island of Aegina, featuring remains from prehistoric through classical periods.
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C.
Delphi archaeological site
The Delphi archaeological site is an ancient Greek sanctuary on the slopes of Mount Parnassus, famed as the seat of the Oracle of Apollo and one of the most important religious and cultural centers of the classical world.
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D.
Al-Bass archaeological site
Al-Bass archaeological site is an extensive ancient necropolis and Roman-Byzantine archaeological complex in Tyre, Lebanon, renowned for its well-preserved hippodrome, monumental arch, and funerary structures.
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E.
ancient city of Sala Colonia
The ancient city of Sala Colonia was a Roman-era urban center in present-day Rabat, Morocco, that later became the foundation for the medieval Chellah necropolis.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (45)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Roman archaeological site
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archaeological site ⓘ |
| administrativeCenterOf |
Colonia Iulia Equestris
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surface form:
ancient Colonia Iulia Equestris
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| associatedWith | Colonia Iulia Equestris ⓘ |
| chronologicalContext | early Roman Imperial period ⓘ |
| country | Switzerland ⓘ |
| culturalPeriod | Roman period ⓘ |
| excavationType | urban archaeology ⓘ |
| hasArchaeologicalRemainsOf |
Roman colony
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artifacts ⓘ domestic buildings ⓘ infrastructure ⓘ public buildings ⓘ streets ⓘ urban structures ⓘ |
| hasDiscovery |
Roman artifacts
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architectural remains ⓘ building foundations ⓘ ceramics ⓘ coins ⓘ |
| hasFunctionInPast |
Roman colony center
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urban settlement ⓘ |
| hasTouristAttractionType |
archaeological park
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historical site ⓘ |
| heritageOf | Roman Empire ⓘ |
| languageOfInscriptions | Latin ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Canton of Vaud
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Lake Geneva region ⓘ Nyon ⓘ Switzerland ⓘ |
| near | Lake Geneva ⓘ |
| partOf | remains of Colonia Iulia Equestris ⓘ |
| presentDaySettlement | Nyon ⓘ |
| preserves |
evidence of Roman daily life
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layout of Roman colony ⓘ |
| region | Western Switzerland ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
Roman Switzerland
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Roman colonies in Gaul ⓘ |
| showsEvidenceOf |
Roman material culture
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Roman urban planning ⓘ |
| timeDepth |
1st century BCE
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1st century CE ⓘ |
| usedFor |
archaeological research
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cultural tourism ⓘ historical education ⓘ |
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Subject: Colonia Iulia Equestris archaeological site Description of subject: Colonia Iulia Equestris archaeological site is the remains of a Roman colony in present-day Nyon, Switzerland, showcasing ancient urban structures and artifacts from the early imperial period.
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