| Title | Mount Meru Temple architecture styleRare |
|---|---|
| Description | Temple design embodying the sacred Mount Meru cosmology, often manifested as a stepped pyramid or terraced structure, symbolizing the axis mundi and the connection between earthly and divine realms. |
| Also Known As | Khmer Nagara architecture style Nagara-Influenced Khmer architecture style Hindu Temple architecture style Indian Hindu Temple Mountain Architecture Indian Mount Meru Cosmology Indian Shiva Temple Design Khmer Temple Design Indian Cosmological Planning |
| Tags | Mount Meru Cosmology Axis mundi Pyramid |
| Style ID | INHF-STY-8547318733-11:26:37:18:08:25:MMTAS |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/mount-meru-temple-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://www.inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/mount-meru-temple-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 1 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 29, 2025 |
External References
Regions
| Regions | India Southeast Asia |
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Historical Context
| Time Periods | Ancient Medieval |
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Sacred Context
| Sacred Contexts | Hindu temples Buddhist temples |
|---|---|
| Associated Deities | Shiva Vishnu Buddha |
Architectural Details
| Primary Materials | Stone Brick |
|---|---|
| Architectural Features | Stepped pyramid Terraces Central shrine Cosmological diagrams |
Keywords
| Keywords | Mount Meru Cosmology Axis mundi Pyramid |
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Heritage Sites (1)
| Site Name | Status | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Bakong Temple Roluos Group Cambodia | Secondary | 100% |
See Also
Related Materials
Stone
Brick
Related Features
Stepped pyramid
Terraces
Central shrine
Cosmological diagrams
Example Sites
How to Identify Mount Meru Temple architecture style
- Look for characteristic features: Stepped pyramid, Terraces, Central shrine.
- Verify geographic location: Mount Meru Temple architecture style architecture is typically found in India and Southeast Asia.
- Examine construction materials: Mount Meru Temple architecture style typically uses Stone and Brick.
- Consider historical context: This style dates from Ancient.
- Compare with documented examples: 1 heritage sites use this architectural style.