| Title | इष्टिका - Ishtikā (Clay Brick)इष्टिका Ishtikā |
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| Description | इष्टिका - Ishtikā (Clay Brick) is a fundamental construction material, formed from clay, shaped, and fired at temperatures between 800-1100°C, resulting in compressive strengths ranging from 15-30 MPa, and used extensively in load-bearing walls and vaults. |
| Tags | इष्टिका Ishtikā Brick Clay Firing Terracotta |
| Material ID | INHFMAT-962152868-20-11-25-IY |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/material/clay-brick |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/materials/clay-brick |
| Total Sites | 1 |
| Primary Sites | 1 |
| Created | November 20, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 20, 2025 |
| Types | Ceramic Artificial Stone |
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| Regions | Uttar Pradesh Bihar West Bengal |
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| Time Periods | 3rd century BCE Kushan Period |
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| Dynasties | Mauryan Kushan |
| Sources | Local clay deposits near riverbeds |
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| Properties | Compressive strength: 15-30 MPa Water absorption: 10-20% Density: 1600-2200 kg/m³ Thermal conductivity: 0.6-0.8 W/mK |
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| Uses | Load-bearing walls Vaults Paving Enclosure walls |
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| Materials | मृत्तिकालेप - Mrittikalepa (Mud Plaster) चूना - Chunā (Lime Mortar) |
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| Styles | Mauryan architecture Kushan architecture |
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| Categories | Stupa Monastery |
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| Notes |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
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| Ancient Indian Bricks: A Study | Book | Technical analysis of brick types |
| Site Name | Status | Usage | Confidence |
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| Fayaz Tepe Buddhist Ruins Termez | Primary | 100% |