| Title | टेराकोटा टाइल - Ṭerākoṭā Ṭāil (Terra Cotta Tile)टेराकोटा टाइल Ṭerākoṭā Ṭāil |
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| Description | A fired clay tile, typically reddish-brown in color. Used for roofing and flooring. Provides good thermal insulation and durability. Fired at temperatures between 1000-1200°C. |
| Tags | टेराकोटा Terākota Tile Clay Mrittikā Terra Cotta Ceramic टेराकोटा टाइल Ṭerākoṭā Ṭāil Roofing |
| Material ID | INHFMAT-524379924-20-11-25-ER |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/material/terra-cotta-tile |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/materials/terra-cotta-tile |
| Total Sites | 2 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 20, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 20, 2025 |
| Types | Ceramic |
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| Regions | Bengal Tamil Nadu Gujarat West Bengal Kerala |
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| Time Periods | Ancient Medieval Modern Ancient times Medieval Period CE Ancient times - Present |
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| Dynasties | Gupta Pala Chola |
| Sources | Clay pits Tile factories Clay pits (various locations) |
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| Properties | Porosity: 15-20% Water absorption: 10-15% Firing temperature: 1000-1200°C Compressive strength: 20-40 MPa Porosity: 15-25% Thermal conductivity: 1.0 W/m·K Compressive strength: 20-30 MPa Firing temperature: 900-1100°C |
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| Uses | Roofing Flooring Wall cladding Decorative panels Cladding Decorative elements |
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| Materials | चूना - Chunā (Lime Mortar) सुरखी - Surkhi (Brick Dust) |
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| Styles | Bengal terracotta architecture Vernacular architecture Bengal architecture style Tamil architecture style Kerala architecture style |
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| Categories | Temple House Residential Buildings Roofing |
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| Notes |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
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| Central Glass and Ceramic Research Institute Publications | Technical Report | Ceramic tile properties and manufacturing |
| Traditional Building Techniques of India | Book | Tile manufacturing |
| Site Name | Status | Usage | Confidence |
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| Hindu Temple Greater Chicago Lemont | Secondary | 100% | |
| Malibu Hindu Temple Calabasas | Secondary | Walls | 100% |