Isis Temple (Grand Canyon)
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Isis Temple is a prominent pyramid-shaped butte in the Grand Canyon, known for its striking profile and layered rock formations visible from many popular viewpoints.
Statements (39)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
butte
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landform ⓘ mountain summit ⓘ |
| composedOf |
limestone
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sandstone ⓘ sedimentary rock ⓘ shale ⓘ |
| formedBy | erosion by the Colorado River and its tributaries ⓘ |
| hasAccess | viewed from established trails and overlooks rather than direct tourist access to the summit ⓘ |
| hasCharacteristic |
isolated summit
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sheer walls ⓘ striking profile ⓘ |
| hasEtymology | named in a series of Grand Canyon features with mythological names ⓘ |
| hasGeologicalFeature |
flat summit area
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layered rock formations ⓘ steep cliffs ⓘ |
| hasProminence | prominent landmark in the Grand Canyon ⓘ |
| hasShape | pyramid-shaped butte ⓘ |
| hasTopographicProminence | high relative to surrounding canyon terrain ⓘ |
| isPopularFor |
geological study
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photography ⓘ scenic views ⓘ |
| isProtectedBy | U.S. National Park Service regulations ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Arizona
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
Coconino County, Arizona NERFINISHED ⓘ Grand Canyon National Park NERFINISHED ⓘ United States of America ⓘ
surface form:
United States
|
| locatedOn | North Rim of the Grand Canyon NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| namedAfter |
Egyptian goddess Isis
NERFINISHED
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Isis NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| near |
Colorado River
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
Phantom Ranch area NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| partOf |
Colorado Plateau
NERFINISHED
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Grand Canyon NERFINISHED ⓘ Grand Canyon stratigraphy ⓘ |
| visibleFrom |
Bright Angel Trail
NERFINISHED
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Grand Canyon Village area NERFINISHED ⓘ North Rim viewpoints ⓘ South Rim viewpoints NERFINISHED ⓘ |
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