What is Maritime Silk Road architecture style?

Maritime Silk Road architecture represents the exchange of architectural ideas and techniques along maritime trade routes, blending indigenous styles with influences from various cultures, including Indian, Southeast Asian, and Chinese.

Where is Maritime Silk Road architecture style architecture found?

Maritime Silk Road architecture style architecture is primarily found in Coastal India, Southeast Asia, China. There are 1 heritage sites documented with this architectural style.

When was Maritime Silk Road architecture style architecture used?

Maritime Silk Road architecture style architecture was used during 2nd century BCE - 15th century CE.

What materials are used in Maritime Silk Road architecture style architecture?

Maritime Silk Road architecture style architecture typically uses Stone, Brick, Wood. These materials are characteristic of this architectural style and reflect the construction techniques of the period.

Which heritage sites use Maritime Silk Road architecture style architecture?

There are 1 heritage sites documented with Maritime Silk Road architecture style architecture. You can explore these sites on the Inheritage Foundation website.

Maritime Silk Road architecture style | Inheritage Foundation Art & Architecture Thesaurus | Inheritage Foundation

Title	Maritime Silk Road architecture style 4.5/5(Based on 1 heritage site) Rare 4.5/5(Based on 1 heritage site)
Description	Maritime Silk Road architecture represents the exchange of architectural ideas and techniques along maritime trade routes, blending indigenous styles with influences from various cultures, including Indian, Southeast Asian, and Chinese.
Also Known As	Hindu Temple Architecture with Indian Hindu Architectural Elements Indian Hindu Temple Architecture Indian Column Architecture Maritime Silk Road Architecture Indian Decorative Programs Indian Iconography
Tags	Trade routes Cultural exchange Syncretism Port cities Cosmopolitanism
Style ID	`INHF-STY-5085136590-00:05:22:30:01:20:MSRAS`
URI	https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/maritime-silk-road-architecture-style
API Endpoint	`https://www.inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/maritime-silk-road-architecture-style`
Total Sites	1
Primary Sites	0
Created	November 19, 2025
Last Updated	November 29, 2025

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Regions

Regions	Coastal India Southeast Asia China

Historical Context

Time Periods	2nd century BCE - 15th century CE

Sacred Context

Sacred Contexts	Trading ports Religious sites Public spaces

Architectural Details

Primary Materials	Stone Brick Wood
Architectural Features	Syncretic designs Mixed cultural motifs Adaptation to coastal environments

Keywords

Keywords	Trade routes Cultural exchange Syncretism Port cities Cosmopolitanism

Recommended Sources

Title	Type	Notes
The Silk Road: A New History	Book	General overview of the Silk Road's cultural impact.

Heritage Sites (1)

Site Name	Status	Confidence
Quanzhou Shiva Temple Columns Laoximen Fujian China	Secondary	100%

How to Identify Maritime Silk Road architecture style

Look for characteristic features: Syncretic designs, Mixed cultural motifs, Adaptation to coastal environments.
Verify geographic location: Maritime Silk Road architecture style architecture is typically found in Coastal India and Southeast Asia.
Examine construction materials: Maritime Silk Road architecture style typically uses Stone and Brick.
Consider historical context: This style dates from 2nd century BCE - 15th century CE.
Compare with documented examples: 1 heritage sites use this architectural style.

Maritime Silk Road architecture style

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