| Title | Monastery architecture styleRare |
|---|---|
| Description | Monastery architecture encompasses structures designed for religious communities, featuring living quarters, assembly halls, and sacred spaces, adapted to diverse climates and religious practices globally. |
| Also Known As | Gupta architecture style Indian Buddhist architecture style Tokharistan architecture style Indian Buddhist Monastery Architecture Indian Buddhist Iconography Tokharistan Art Style Indian Gupta Period Architecture Indian Buddhist Sculptural Traditions Buddhist Monastery Architecture with Indian Buddhist Architectural Influences Central Asian Buddhist Architecture |
| Tags | Vihara Matha Religious Architecture Community Living Religious architecture Residential architecture Educational architecture |
| Style ID | INHF-STY-1350151456-13:36:26:24:11:24:MAS |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/monastery-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://www.inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/monastery-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 2 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 29, 2025 |
External References
Sacred Context
| Sacred Contexts | Monasteries Viharas Mathas |
|---|---|
| Associated Deities | Buddha Hindu Deities Jain Tirthankaras |
Architectural Details
| Primary Materials | Stone Brick Wood |
|---|---|
| Architectural Features | Cells Courtyards Assembly Halls Meditation Spaces Assembly halls Libraries |
Keywords
| Keywords | Vihara Matha Religious Architecture Community Living Religious architecture Residential architecture Educational architecture |
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Recommended Sources
| Title | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| The Archaeology of Monasticism | Book | Comparative study of monastic sites worldwide. |
Heritage Sites (2)
| Site Name | Status | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Ajina Tepa Monastery Vakhsh Valley Tajikistan | Secondary | 100% |
| Buddhist Ruins Kuva Fergana Valley Uzbekistan | Secondary | 100% |
See Also
Related Materials
Stone
Brick
Wood
Related Features
Cells
Courtyards
Assembly Halls
Meditation Spaces
Assembly halls
Libraries
Example Sites
How to Identify Monastery architecture style
- Look for characteristic features: Cells, Courtyards, Assembly Halls.
- Examine construction materials: Monastery architecture style typically uses Stone and Brick.
- Compare with documented examples: 2 heritage sites use this architectural style.