| Title | Champa architecture style |
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| Description | Champa architecture, found in present-day Vietnam, reflects a blend of indigenous Southeast Asian traditions with strong influences from Indian Hindu art and architecture, particularly Dravida styles. |
| Tags | Kalan Cham Temples Southeast Asian Hindu Art Indian Influence Cham tower Brick temple Southeast Asian Hindu architecture Champa Hindu Temple Brick Temple Vietnam |
| Style ID | INHF-287143218-18-11-25-CP |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/champa-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/styles/champa-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 6 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 19, 2025 |
| Regions | Vietnam (Central and Southern) Central Vietnam Vietnam (Champa) |
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| Time Periods | 2nd-15th century CE 7th-15th century CE 7th Century CE 8th Century CE 9th Century CE 10th Century CE 11th Century CE 12th Century CE 13th Century CE 14th Century CE 15th Century CE |
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| Dynasties | Champa Kingdoms Champa kingdoms Cham |
| Sacred Contexts | Hindu temples Shaiva temples Buddhist temples |
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| Associated Deities | Shiva Vishnu Lakshmi Ganesha Buddha |
| Primary Materials | Brick Sandstone |
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| Architectural Features | Kalan (temple tower) Mandapa (hall) Sculptural reliefs Lingam shrines Kalan (tower) Mandapa Gopura-like entrances Brick carvings Tower-like structures Brick construction Relief carvings |
| Keywords | Kalan Cham Temples Southeast Asian Hindu Art Indian Influence Cham tower Brick temple Southeast Asian Hindu architecture Champa Hindu Temple Brick Temple Vietnam |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Art and Archaeology of Champa | Book | Comprehensive study of Cham art and architecture. |
| The Art of Champa | Book | Explores the artistic and architectural heritage of the Champa kingdom. |
| Site Name | Status | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Champa Museum Da Nang Temple Relics Da Nang Vietnam | Secondary | 100% |
| Lien Khuong Cham Towers Lam Dong Vietnam | Secondary | 100% |
| Po Dam Towers Binh Thuan Vietnam | Secondary | 100% |
| Po Klong Garai Towers Phan Rang Vietnam | Secondary | 100% |
| Po Nagar Cham Towers Nha Trang Vietnam | Secondary | 100% |
| Po Rome Towers Ninh Thuan Vietnam | Secondary | 100% |