What is Fire Altar architecture style?

Fire altar architecture, integral to Vedic and Zoroastrian traditions, involves the design and construction of sacred spaces for ritual fire offerings (yajnas or homas).

Where is Fire Altar architecture style architecture found?

Fire Altar architecture style architecture is primarily found in India, Iran, Central Asia. There are 1 heritage sites documented with this architectural style.

When was Fire Altar architecture style architecture used?

Fire Altar architecture style architecture was used during Bronze Age, Iron Age, Ancient.

What materials are used in Fire Altar architecture style architecture?

Fire Altar architecture style architecture typically uses Brick, Stone, Clay. These materials are characteristic of this architectural style and reflect the construction techniques of the period.

Which heritage sites use Fire Altar architecture style architecture?

There are 1 heritage sites documented with Fire Altar architecture style architecture. You can explore these sites on the Inheritage Foundation website.

Fire Altar architecture style | Inheritage Foundation Art & Architecture Thesaurus | Inheritage Foundation

Title	Fire Altar architecture style 4.5/5(Based on 1 heritage site) Rare 4.5/5(Based on 1 heritage site)
Description	Fire altar architecture, integral to Vedic and Zoroastrian traditions, involves the design and construction of sacred spaces for ritual fire offerings (yajnas or homas).
Also Known As	Bronze Age Temple Architecture with Vedic Parallels Indian Religious Influences Vedic Religious Traditions Indian Cosmological Concepts Bactria-Margiana Architecture Bronze Age Temple Design Indian Fire Altar Traditions
Tags	Fire altar Yajna Homa Atash Behram Agni Kunda
Style ID	`INHF-STY-0621195705-22:56:47:26:11:23:FAAS`
URI	https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/fire-altar-architecture-style
API Endpoint	`https://www.inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/fire-altar-architecture-style`
Total Sites	1
Primary Sites	0
Created	November 19, 2025
Last Updated	November 29, 2025

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Regions

Regions	India Iran Central Asia

Historical Context

Time Periods	Bronze Age Iron Age Ancient

Sacred Context

Sacred Contexts	Yajna sites Atash Behram (Zoroastrian fire temples) Domestic shrines
Associated Deities	Agni Atar

Architectural Details

Primary Materials	Brick Stone Clay
Architectural Features	Elevated platforms Geometric layouts Fire pits Enclosures

Keywords

Keywords	Fire altar Yajna Homa Atash Behram Agni Kunda

Recommended Sources

Title	Type	Notes
The Fire Altar	Article	Study of fire altar construction and symbolism

Heritage Sites (1)

Site Name	Status	Confidence
Taip Depe Karakum Desert Turkmenistan	Secondary	100%

How to Identify Fire Altar architecture style

Look for characteristic features: Elevated platforms, Geometric layouts, Fire pits.
Verify geographic location: Fire Altar architecture style architecture is typically found in India and Iran.
Examine construction materials: Fire Altar architecture style typically uses Brick and Stone.
Consider historical context: This style dates from Bronze Age.
Compare with documented examples: 1 heritage sites use this architectural style.

Fire Altar architecture style

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Heritage Sites (1)

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