| Title | Indian Rock-Cut Cave Monastery architecture style |
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| Description | This style, originating in India, involves excavating monastic spaces directly from rock formations, often incorporating chaitya halls and viharas, reflecting early Buddhist architectural practices. |
| Tags | Rock-cut Cave Monastery Chaitya Vihara Buddhist Cave architecture Buddhist monastery Stupa |
| Style ID | INHF-863256524-18-11-25-IS |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/indian-rock-cut-cave-monastery-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/styles/indian-rock-cut-cave-monastery-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 2 |
| Primary Sites | 2 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 19, 2025 |
| Regions | Maharashtra Bihar Andhra Pradesh Karnataka |
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| Time Periods | 3rd century BCE 5th century CE 2nd century BCE- 7th century CE |
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| Dynasties | Maurya Satavahana Gupta Maurya Dynasty Satavahana Dynasty Gupta Dynasty |
| Sacred Contexts | Buddhist monasteries Chaitya halls Viharas Buddhist Monasteries Chaityas |
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| Associated Deities | Buddha Bodhisattvas |
| Primary Materials | Basalt Sandstone Granite |
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| Architectural Features | Rock-cut caves Chaitya arches Pillared halls Relief carvings Chaitya halls Viharas Rock-cut stupas |
| Keywords | Rock-cut Cave Monastery Chaitya Vihara Buddhist Cave architecture Buddhist monastery Stupa |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
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| Indian Architecture (Buddhist and Hindu Periods) | Book | Comprehensive overview of early Indian rock-cut architecture. |
| Site Name | Status | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Kara Tepe Monastery Termez Uzbekistan | Primary | 100% |
| Ming-Öy Mingbulak Buddhist Caves Surxondaryo Uzbekistan | Primary | 100% |