| Title | Newar architecture style |
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| Description | Characterized by tiered roofs, intricate wood carvings, and pagoda-style structures, this style from the Kathmandu Valley significantly influenced Tibetan architecture. |
| Tags | Kathmandu Valley Pagoda Wood carving Religious architecture Nepal Brickwork Nepali architecture |
| Style ID | INHF-156574017-18-11-25-NA |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/newar-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/styles/newar-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 2 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 19, 2025 |
| Regions | Nepal Sikkim West Bengal |
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| Time Periods | 12th Century CE onwards 13th century CE 14th century CE 15th century CE 16th century CE 17th century CE 18th century CE 19th century CE 20th century CE |
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| Dynasties | Malla Dynasty |
| Sacred Contexts | Hindu Temples Buddhist Monasteries Residential Buildings |
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| Associated Deities | Various Hindu Deities Buddha Bodhisattvas Various Hindu deities Avalokiteśvara |
| Primary Materials | Brick Wood Stone Terracotta |
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| Architectural Features | Tiered roofs Pagoda style Intricate wood carvings Toranas Struts Pagoda-style roofs Gable windows Tympanums Courtyards |
| Keywords | Kathmandu Valley Pagoda Wood carving Religious architecture Nepal Brickwork Nepali architecture |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
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| Nepalese Pagoda: Origin and Development | Article | Details on the evolution of the pagoda style in Nepal |
| Traditional Newar Architecture | Book | Detailed study of Newar architectural elements. |
| Site Name | Status | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Jokhang Temple Lhasa | Secondary | 100% |
| Tashiding Monastery West Sikkim | Secondary | 100% |