| Title | Eastern Himalayan Vernacular architecture style |
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| Description | Characterized by adaptation to mountainous terrain and heavy rainfall, this style uses locally sourced materials like bamboo and wood, featuring steeply pitched roofs and elevated platforms. |
| Tags | Vernacular Himalayan Bamboo Wood Seismic Adaptive |
| Style ID | INHF-165292567-18-11-25-ET |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/eastern-himalayan-vernacular-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/styles/eastern-himalayan-vernacular-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 1 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 19, 2025 |
| Regions | Meghalaya Assam Arunachal Pradesh Sikkim West Bengal (Darjeeling) |
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| Sacred Contexts | Hindu temples Buddhist monasteries Animistic shrines |
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| Primary Materials | Bamboo Wood Stone Thatch |
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| Architectural Features | Sloping roofs Elevated platforms Use of bamboo Earthquake-resistant techniques |
| Keywords | Vernacular Himalayan Bamboo Wood Seismic Adaptive |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
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| Traditional Architecture of the Eastern Himalayas | Article | Discusses the influence of climate and culture on building design. |
| Site Name | Status | Confidence |
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| Mawsynram Shiva Temple Mawsynram | Secondary | 100% |