| Title | Central Asian Temple architecture style |
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| Description | Characterized by pre-Islamic religious architectural traditions in Central Asia, this style reflects diverse cultural and religious influences shaping temple design. |
| Tags | Central Asia Temple Pre-Islamic Religious Central Asian art Temple design Syncretic art Religious architecture Temple architecture Religious syncretism Silk Road |
| Style ID | INHF-860674910-18-11-25-CE |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/central-asian-temple-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/styles/central-asian-temple-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 3 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 19, 2025 |
| Regions | Central Asia Bactria Sogdia Kushan Empire |
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| Time Periods | 3rd century BCE 3rd century CE |
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| Dynasties | Greco-Bactrian Kingdom Kushan Empire |
| Sacred Contexts | Temple architecture Religious sites Temples Shrines Altars Buddhist temples Hindu temples Zoroastrian temples |
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| Associated Deities | Local deities Zoroastrian deities Buddhist figures Hindu deities |
| Primary Materials | Mud brick Stone Wood |
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| Architectural Features | Fortified walls Courtyards Pillared halls Relief carvings Enclosed courtyards Sanctuaries Decorative niches |
| Keywords | Central Asia Temple Pre-Islamic Religious Central Asian art Temple design Syncretic art Religious architecture Temple architecture Religious syncretism Silk Road |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
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| Ancient Civilizations of Central Asia | Book | Provides a broad overview of the region's cultural history. |
| Buddhism and the Silk Road | Book | Chapters on temple architecture along the Silk Road. |
| Site Name | Status | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Koneurgench Dash Mosque Temple Remnants Dashoguz Turkmenistan | Secondary | 100% |
| Takhti Sangin Oxus Temple Khatlon Tajikistan | Secondary | 100% |
| Topraq-Kala Karakalpakstan Uzbekistan | Secondary | 100% |