| Title | Gandhara-Influenced Buddhist architecture style |
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| Description | This style blends Gandharan art's Hellenistic and Indian elements with Buddhist architecture, seen in monasteries and stupas along the Silk Road, characterized by stucco and intricate carvings. |
| Tags | Gandhara Hellenistic Stucco Stupa Monastery |
| Style ID | INHF-098208850-18-11-25-GE |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/gandhara-influenced-buddhist-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/styles/gandhara-influenced-buddhist-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 1 |
| Primary Sites | 1 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 19, 2025 |
| Regions | Gandhara Kashmir Northwest India Central Asia |
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| Time Periods | 1st century CE 5th century CE |
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| Dynasties | Kushan Dynasty |
| Sacred Contexts | Monasteries Stupas Viharas |
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| Associated Deities | Buddha Bodhisattvas |
| Primary Materials | Stucco Stone Brick |
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| Architectural Features | Corinthian columns Buddha images Relief carvings Stupas with stepped bases |
| Keywords | Gandhara Hellenistic Stucco Stupa Monastery |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
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| The Buddhist Architecture of Gandhara | Book | Detailed study of Gandharan Buddhist architectural forms. |
| Site Name | Status | Confidence |
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| Ak-Beshim Buddhist Temple Chui Valley Kyrgyzstan | Primary | 100% |