Quadrangle of the Nuns
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The Quadrangle of the Nuns is a large, ornate complex of interconnected palaces and courtyards at the Maya archaeological site of Uxmal, renowned as a masterpiece of Puuc-style architecture.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Quadrangle of the Nuns canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T10275344 — 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: Quadrangle of the Nuns Context triple: [Pyramid of the Magician, near, Quadrangle of the Nuns]
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A.
Chapel of the Chimes
Chapel of the Chimes is a historic columbarium and funeral home in Oakland, California, renowned for its labyrinthine interior and striking architecture.
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B.
Cathedral Gardens
Cathedral Gardens is a public open space and landscaped area located within the historic Cathedral Quarter, often used for leisure, events, and as a scenic setting near the cathedral.
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C.
Cathedral Park
Cathedral Park is a scenic riverside park in Portland, Oregon, known for its dramatic Gothic-style bridge supports of the St. Johns Bridge and popular for picnics, events, and waterfront views.
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D.
Hume Cloister
Hume Cloister is a historically significant architectural work by Bernard Maybeck, exemplifying his distinctive Arts and Crafts–influenced design style.
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Our Lady of Solitude Church
Our Lady of Solitude Church is a historic Catholic parish in East Los Angeles that serves as a prominent religious and cultural landmark for the local community.
- 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: Quadrangle of the Nuns Target entity description: The Quadrangle of the Nuns is a large, ornate complex of interconnected palaces and courtyards at the Maya archaeological site of Uxmal, renowned as a masterpiece of Puuc-style architecture.
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A.
Chapel of the Chimes
Chapel of the Chimes is a historic columbarium and funeral home in Oakland, California, renowned for its labyrinthine interior and striking architecture.
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B.
Cathedral Gardens
Cathedral Gardens is a public open space and landscaped area located within the historic Cathedral Quarter, often used for leisure, events, and as a scenic setting near the cathedral.
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C.
Cathedral Park
Cathedral Park is a scenic riverside park in Portland, Oregon, known for its dramatic Gothic-style bridge supports of the St. Johns Bridge and popular for picnics, events, and waterfront views.
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D.
Hume Cloister
Hume Cloister is a historically significant architectural work by Bernard Maybeck, exemplifying his distinctive Arts and Crafts–influenced design style.
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E.
Our Lady of Solitude Church
Our Lady of Solitude Church is a historic Catholic parish in East Los Angeles that serves as a prominent religious and cultural landmark for the local community.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (50)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Maya palace complex
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archaeological site feature ⓘ architectural complex ⓘ |
| approximateDate |
8th century
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9th century ⓘ |
| architecturalStyle | Puuc style NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| civilization | Late Classic Maya ⓘ |
| culture | Maya civilization NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| currentUse |
archaeological monument
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tourist attraction ⓘ |
| hasComponent |
central courtyard
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east building ⓘ multiple palace ranges ⓘ north building ⓘ south building ⓘ west building ⓘ |
| hasDecoration |
Chaac masks
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colonnettes ⓘ hieroglyphic panels ⓘ lattice stonework ⓘ zoomorphic motifs ⓘ |
| hasFeature |
broad stairways
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elevated platforms ⓘ multiple doorways opening onto the courtyard ⓘ vaulted rooms ⓘ |
| hasForm | quadrangle ⓘ |
| hasFunction |
administrative center
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ceremonial space ⓘ palatial residence ⓘ |
| hasLayout | four buildings around a central courtyard ⓘ |
| heritageStatus | UNESCO World Heritage Site component ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Mexico
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Uxmal NERFINISHED ⓘ Yucatán Peninsula ⓘ Yucatán state NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| materialUsed | limestone ⓘ |
| namedBy | Spanish colonists ⓘ |
| nameOrigin | resemblance to a convent cloister ⓘ |
| notableFor |
Puuc-style geometric ornament
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complex iconographic program ⓘ long palace ranges ⓘ ornate stone mosaic façades ⓘ richly decorated upper façades ⓘ |
| originalName | unknown ⓘ |
| partOf | Uxmal archaeological site NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| periodOfConstruction | Late Classic period ⓘ |
| roofType | corbelled vaults ⓘ |
| significance |
key example of Maya palace architecture
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masterpiece of Puuc architecture ⓘ |
| UNESCOWorldHeritageSiteOf | Uxmal and the Puuc region NERFINISHED ⓘ |
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Instruction
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