| Title | Bactria-Margiana architecture style |
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| Description | Bactria-Margiana architecture, found in Central Asia, features monumental structures and fortified complexes, potentially influenced by early Indic cosmological concepts and religious traditions. |
| Tags | BMAC Central Asia Bronze Age Fire worship Vedic parallels Oxus Civilization Temple architecture Vedic influence |
| Style ID | INHF-363397652-18-11-25-BT |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/bactria-margiana-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/styles/bactria-margiana-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 3 |
| Primary Sites | 3 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 19, 2025 |
| Regions | Turkmenistan Uzbekistan Afghanistan Tajikistan |
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| Time Periods | Bronze Age 3rd-2nd millennium BCE |
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| Dynasties | BMAC Civilization |
| Sacred Contexts | Temples Fire altars Ritual spaces Vedic rituals |
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| Primary Materials | Mud brick Adobe Clay |
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| Architectural Features | Fortified complexes Monumental structures Fire altars Geometric designs Fortified settlements Monumental architecture Complex irrigation systems |
| Keywords | BMAC Central Asia Bronze Age Fire worship Vedic parallels Oxus Civilization Temple architecture Vedic influence |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Ancient Fire Rituals and Gonur Depe | article | Explores potential links between fire rituals at Gonur Depe and Vedic traditions. |
| Ancient Civilizations of the Oxus Valley | Book | Overview of BMAC culture and architecture |
| Bronze Age Civilizations of Central Asia | Book | Discusses BMAC architecture and possible links to Vedic traditions. |
| Site Name | Status | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Gonur Depe Karakum Desert Turkmenistan | Primary | 100% |
| Taip Depe Karakum Desert Turkmenistan | Primary | 100% |
| Takhirbaj Depe Karakum Desert Turkmenistan | Primary | 100% |