| Title | Indo-Bactrian architecture style |
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| Description | Indo-Bactrian architecture, emerging from the Hellenistic Bactrian kingdom in regions of South Asia, blends Greek and Indian motifs, evident in structural layouts and decorative elements. |
| Tags | Hellenistic Gandhara Stupa Indo-Greek Buddhist Syncretism Indo-Bactrian Religious influence Cosmological Bronze Age Temple Design Cosmological Concepts BMAC |
| Style ID | INHF-709038242-18-11-25-II |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/style/indo-bactrian-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/styles/indo-bactrian-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 0 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 19, 2025 |
| Regions | Gandhara Bactria Northwest India Turkmenistan Uzbekistan Afghanistan Margiana Ahal Region |
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| Time Periods | 2nd Century BCE 1st Century BCE 2nd century BCE - 1st century CE Bronze Age |
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| Dynasties | Indo-Greek Kingdom Bactrian Kingdom Indo-Scythian Kingdom Kushan Empire |
| Sacred Contexts | Buddhist monasteries Royal complexes Hindu temples Religious rituals Fire worship Temple complexes |
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| Associated Deities | Greek deities Buddhist deities Buddha Shiva Vishnu |
| Primary Materials | Stone Mud brick Terracotta Brick Clay |
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| Architectural Features | Hellenistic columns Indian stupas Sculptural friezes Stupas Columns with Indian motifs Fortified walls Central courtyards |
| Keywords | Hellenistic Gandhara Stupa Indo-Greek Buddhist Syncretism Indo-Bactrian Religious influence Cosmological Bronze Age Temple Design Cosmological Concepts BMAC |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
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| The Greeks in Bactria and India | Book | Discusses the fusion of Greek and Indian architectural elements. |
| The Crossroads of Asia: Transformation in Image and Symbol | book | Examines the cultural exchange and artistic synthesis in the Indo-Bactrian region. |
| Archaeological Survey of India Reports | Report | Relevant reports on Bactrian archaeological sites. |