| Title | Khasi architecture styleRare |
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| Description | Characterized by indigenous building techniques and materials, Khasi architecture often features structures adapted to the hilly terrain, utilizing wood, bamboo, and stone, reflecting the unique cultural heritage of the Khasi people. |
| Also Known As | Tyndall Stone Monoliths Megalithic Carved erected single stones Typical Khasi Architecture Indigenous Jaintia Traditions Ahom Influences Vestiges of Koch Architecture Bengali Temple Style Elements of Nagara Architecture Traces of Dravidian Influence |
| Tags | Living root bridges Nongkrem dance Syiem Khasi Hills |
| Style ID | INHF-STY-5685136536-16:38:49:13:03:19:KAS |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/khasi-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/khasi-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 1 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 29, 2025 |
| Regions | Meghalaya |
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| Time Periods | Pre-colonial Colonial Post-colonial |
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| Dynasties | Syiemships |
| Sacred Contexts | Animistic shrines Syncretic religious sites |
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| Associated Deities | Local deities Nature spirits |
| Keywords | Living root bridges Nongkrem dance Syiem Khasi Hills |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| The Khasis | Book | Ethnographic study of Khasi culture |
| Indigenous Architecture of Meghalaya | Article | Focus on traditional building practices |
| Site Name | Status | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Nartiang Durga Temple Nartiang | Secondary | 100% |