| Title | Kushan Buddhist architecture style |
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| Description | Kushan Buddhist architecture, flourishing from the 1st to 5th centuries CE, blended Gandharan, Central Asian, and Indian elements, characterized by stupas, monasteries, and rock-cut caves, reflecting syncretic artistic and religious traditions. |
| Tags | Kushan Buddhism Gandhara Stupa Monastery Rock-cut Cave |
| Style ID | INHF-720806045-18-11-25-KI |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/style/kushan-buddhist-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/styles/kushan-buddhist-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 0 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 19, 2025 |
| Regions | Gandhara Bactria Northwestern India |
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| Time Periods | 1st century CE 2nd century CE 3rd century CE 4th century CE 5th century CE |
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| Dynasties | Kushan Dynasty |
| Sacred Contexts | Buddhist monasteries Stupa complexes Cave temples |
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| Associated Deities | Buddha Bodhisattvas |
| Primary Materials | Rock Stone Stucco |
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| Architectural Features | Rock-cut caves Stupas Monasteries Corinthian columns Gandharan art |
| Keywords | Kushan Buddhism Gandhara Stupa Monastery Rock-cut Cave |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
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| The Buddhist Architecture of Gandhāra | Book | Comprehensive overview of Gandharan Buddhist architectural forms. |