Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail
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The Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail is an ornate 17th–18th century funerary complex in Meknes, Morocco, housing the tomb of the powerful Alaouite sultan Moulay Ismail and renowned for its intricate Islamic architecture.
All labels observed (4)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail canonical | 2 |
| Kasbah of Moulay Ismaïl | 1 |
| Mausoleum of Moulay Ismaïl | 1 |
| Moulay Ismail mausoleum in Meknes | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail Context triple: [Meknes, hasLandmark, Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail]
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A.
Mausoleum of Mohammed V
The Mausoleum of Mohammed V is a grand royal tomb and architectural landmark in Rabat, Morocco, housing the remains of King Mohammed V and his sons in an ornate white marble complex.
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B.
Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb
Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb is a Mughal-era mausoleum in Agra, India, renowned for its intricate marble inlay work and often regarded as a precursor to the Taj Mahal.
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C.
Tomb of Askia
The Tomb of Askia is a 15th-century mud-built pyramid and mosque complex in Gao, Mali, that exemplifies Sudano-Sahelian architecture and the power of the Songhai Empire.
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D.
Saadian Tombs
The Saadian Tombs are an ornate 16th-century royal necropolis in Marrakesh, Morocco, renowned for their intricate Islamic architecture and richly decorated mausoleums.
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E.
Hassan II Mosque
Hassan II Mosque is a monumental seaside mosque in Casablanca, Morocco, renowned for its towering minaret and intricate Islamic architecture.
- 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: Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail Target entity description: The Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail is an ornate 17th–18th century funerary complex in Meknes, Morocco, housing the tomb of the powerful Alaouite sultan Moulay Ismail and renowned for its intricate Islamic architecture.
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A.
Mausoleum of Mohammed V
The Mausoleum of Mohammed V is a grand royal tomb and architectural landmark in Rabat, Morocco, housing the remains of King Mohammed V and his sons in an ornate white marble complex.
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B.
Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb
Itmad-ud-Daulah's Tomb is a Mughal-era mausoleum in Agra, India, renowned for its intricate marble inlay work and often regarded as a precursor to the Taj Mahal.
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C.
Tomb of Askia
The Tomb of Askia is a 15th-century mud-built pyramid and mosque complex in Gao, Mali, that exemplifies Sudano-Sahelian architecture and the power of the Songhai Empire.
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D.
Saadian Tombs
The Saadian Tombs are an ornate 16th-century royal necropolis in Marrakesh, Morocco, renowned for their intricate Islamic architecture and richly decorated mausoleums.
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E.
Hassan II Mosque
Hassan II Mosque is a monumental seaside mosque in Casablanca, Morocco, renowned for its towering minaret and intricate Islamic architecture.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
funerary complex
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mausoleum ⓘ tourist attraction ⓘ |
| access | open to non-Muslim visitors in outer areas ⓘ |
| architecturalStyle |
Alaouite architecture
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linked to:
Saadian architecture
Islamic architecture ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Alaouite dynasty
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imperial capital of Meknes ⓘ |
| builder |
Moulay Ismail
ⓘ
linked to:
Sultan Moulay Ismail
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| builtFor |
Moulay Ismail
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linked to:
Sultan Moulay Ismail
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| continent | Africa ⓘ |
| country | Morocco ⓘ |
| dedicatedTo |
Moulay Ismail
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linked to:
Sultan Moulay Ismail
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| endDate | early 18th century ⓘ |
| era | Alaouite dynasty ⓘ |
| flooring | zellij mosaic pavements ⓘ |
| function |
religious site
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royal burial place ⓘ |
| hasPart |
courtyards
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fountain courtyards ⓘ ornamental gateways ⓘ prayer halls ⓘ tomb chamber ⓘ |
| hasTombOf |
Moulay Ismail
ⓘ
linked to:
Sultan Moulay Ismail
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| heritageDesignation | part of UNESCO World Heritage Site Historic City of Meknes ⓘ |
| heritageStatus | UNESCO World Heritage Site component ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Fes-Meknes
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linked to:
Fès-Meknès
Meknes ⓘ former royal citadel of Meknes ⓘ medina of Meknes ⓘ
linked to:
Meknes
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| materialUsed |
ceramic tiles
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marble ⓘ plaster ⓘ wood ⓘ |
| near |
Bab Mansour gate
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Heri es-Souani ⓘ Royal Palace of Meknes ⓘ |
| notableFor |
carved and painted woodwork
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marble columns ⓘ ornate decoration ⓘ stucco carving ⓘ zellij tilework ⓘ |
| partOf |
imperial city of Meknes
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linked to:
Meknes
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| religion | Islam ⓘ |
| religiousAffiliation | Sunni Islam ⓘ |
| significance |
important pilgrimage and visitation site in Meknes
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major example of Moroccan royal funerary architecture ⓘ |
| startDate | late 17th century ⓘ |
| touristAttraction | yes ⓘ |
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail Description of subject: The Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail is an ornate 17th–18th century funerary complex in Meknes, Morocco, housing the tomb of the powerful Alaouite sultan Moulay Ismail and renowned for its intricate Islamic architecture.
Referenced by (5)
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