| Title | Bactria-Margiana Archaeological Complex architecture styleRare |
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| Description | The Bactria-Margiana Archaeological Complex (BMAC) architecture, found in Central Asia, features fortified settlements and monumental structures reflecting early urban planning and sophisticated craftsmanship. |
| Also Known As | Indo-Bactrian architecture style Vedic Period architecture style Indus Valley Civilization architecture style Shilpa Shastra architecture style Vedic Period Architecture Bronze Age Ritual Architecture with Vedic Parallels Indus Valley Civilization Architectural Principles Shilpa Shastra-Inspired Construction Vastu Shastra Planning Ancient Indian Engineering Techniques Bactria-Margiana Archaeological Complex Architectural Style |
| Tags | BMAC Central Asia Bronze Age Mud brick |
| Style ID | INHF-STY-0698267069-00:59:33:02:07:22:BMACAS |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/bactria-margiana-archaeological-complex-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://www.inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/bactria-margiana-archaeological-complex-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 1 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 29, 2025 |
| Regions | Turkmenistan Uzbekistan Afghanistan Tajikistan |
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| Time Periods | 2300 BCE 1700 BCE |
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| Sacred Contexts | Temples Palaces |
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| Primary Materials | Mud brick |
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| Architectural Features | Fortified walls Central complexes Geometric decorations |
| Keywords | BMAC Central Asia Bronze Age Mud brick |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
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| The Archaeology of Early Iran | Book | Provides context on BMAC architecture and its regional significance. |
| Site Name | Status | Confidence |
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| Adji Kui Karakum Desert Turkmenistan | Secondary | 100% |