Title

Indo-Zoroastrian architecture style

Rare
4.5/5(Based on 1 heritage site)
DescriptionThis style represents a fusion of Indian religious and cosmological concepts with Zoroastrian architectural traditions, particularly evident in fire temple designs during the Iron Age.
Also Known As
Iron Age Fire Temple Architecture with Indian Fire Temple Traditions
Religious Influences
Indian Fire Temple Traditions
Zoroastrian Architecture
Indian Religious Rituals
Iron Age Temple Design
Indian Cosmological Concepts
Tags
Agni
Atar
Yajna
Homa
Vedic influence
Style ID
INHF-STY-4178021028-00:19:41:26:04:24:IZAS
URIhttps://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/indo-zoroastrian-architecture-style
API Endpoint
https://www.inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/indo-zoroastrian-architecture-style
Total Sites1
Primary Sites1
CreatedNovember 19, 2025
Last UpdatedNovember 29, 2025

External References

Historical Context

Time Periods
Iron Age

Sacred Context

Sacred Contexts
Fire temples
Religious rituals

Architectural Details

Architectural Features
Fire altars
Temple layouts reflecting cosmological beliefs

Keywords

Keywords
Agni
Atar
Yajna
Homa
Vedic influence

Heritage Sites (1)

Site NameStatusConfidence
Yaz-Depe Ahal Turkmenistan
Primary
100%

See Also

Related Features

Fire altars
Temple layouts reflecting cosmological beliefs

How to Identify Indo-Zoroastrian architecture style

  1. Look for characteristic features: Fire altars, Temple layouts reflecting cosmological beliefs.
  2. Consider historical context: This style dates from Iron Age.
  3. Compare with documented examples: 1 heritage sites use this architectural style.

Frequently Asked Questions