| Title | Defensive architecture styleRare |
|---|---|
| Description | This style prioritizes protection and control through the construction of fortifications, including walls, towers, and moats, designed to withstand attacks and secure strategic locations. |
| Also Known As | Central Asian Fortress Architecture with Buddhist Archaeological Layers Central Asian Fortress Architecture Indian Buddhist Iconography Defensive Architecture |
| Tags | Fortification Defense Military architecture Citadel |
| Style ID | INHF-STY-4382426786-07:24:37:11:07:19:DAS |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/defensive-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://www.inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/defensive-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 1 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 29, 2025 |
External References
Architectural Details
| Primary Materials | Stone Brick Earth Timber |
|---|---|
| Architectural Features | Walls Towers Gatehouses Moats Bastions |
Keywords
| Keywords | Fortification Defense Military architecture Citadel |
|---|
Heritage Sites (1)
| Site Name | Status | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Hisor Fortress Complex Hisor Tajikistan | Secondary | 100% |
See Also
Related Materials
Stone
Brick
Earth
Timber
Related Features
Walls
Towers
Gatehouses
Moats
Bastions
Example Sites
How to Identify Defensive architecture style
- Look for characteristic features: Walls, Towers, Gatehouses.
- Examine construction materials: Defensive architecture style typically uses Stone and Brick.
- Compare with documented examples: 1 heritage sites use this architectural style.