| Title | Khasi architecture style |
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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. |
| Tags | Living root bridges Nongkrem dance Syiem Khasi Hills |
| Style ID | INHF-992811209-18-11-25-KT |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/khasi-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/styles/khasi-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 1 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 19, 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 |
|---|---|
| Associated Deities | Local deities Nature spirits |
| Primary Materials | Wood Bamboo Stone Thatch |
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| Architectural Features | Elevated structures Sloping roofs Use of natural materials Monoliths |
| 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% |