| Title | Megalithic architecture style |
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| Description | Involving the construction of structures using large stones, often erected as monuments or for ritualistic purposes, megalithic architecture is found worldwide, including diverse regions of India, reflecting ancient cultural practices. |
| Tags | Dolmenoid cists Urn burials Megalithic culture Memorial stones |
| Style ID | INHF-789501777-18-11-25-MC |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/megalithic-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/styles/megalithic-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 1 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 19, 2025 |
| Regions | South India Northeast India Central India |
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| Time Periods | Neolithic Megalithic period Iron Age |
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| Sacred Contexts | Burial sites Memorials Ritual sites |
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| Associated Deities | Ancestor spirits Local deities |
| Primary Materials | Granite Laterite Sandstone |
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| Architectural Features | Dolmens Menhirs Stone circles Cairns |
| Keywords | Dolmenoid cists Urn burials Megalithic culture Memorial stones |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Megalithic Cultures of India | Book | Overview of megalithic sites in India |
| The Megalithic Yard | Article | Study of megalithic measurements |
| Site Name | Status | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Nartiang Durga Temple Nartiang | Secondary | 100% |