| Title | Silk Road Buddhist architecture style |
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| Description | This style reflects the fusion of Indian Buddhist principles with Central Asian artistic traditions along the Silk Road, adapting to local materials and cultural contexts. |
| Tags | Cave temple Stupa Mural painting Monastery Silk Road Buddhism Mural |
| Style ID | INHF-288688415-18-11-25-SH |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/silk-road-buddhist-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/styles/silk-road-buddhist-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 2 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 19, 2025 |
| Regions | Xinjiang Central Asia Afghanistan Pakistan Kyrgyzstan Uzbekistan China India |
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| Time Periods | 2nd century BCE 1st century CE 2nd century CE 3rd century CE 4th century CE 5th century CE 6th century CE 7th century CE 8th century CE 9th century CE 14th century CE |
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| Dynasties | Various local kingdoms and empires along the Silk Road |
| Sacred Contexts | Buddhist monasteries Cave temples Stupas |
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| Associated Deities | Buddha Bodhisattvas Local deities |
| Primary Materials | Mud brick Wood Stone Stucco Brick |
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| Architectural Features | Cave temples Stupas with Central Asian features Mural paintings Monastic complexes Stupas Monasteries Relief sculptures |
| Keywords | Cave temple Stupa Mural painting Monastery Silk Road Buddhism Mural |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Buddhism on the Silk Road | Book | Explores the spread of Buddhism and its artistic manifestations along the Silk Road. |
| Buddhism and the Silk Road | Book | Explores the spread of Buddhism and its architectural manifestations along the Silk Road. |
| Site Name | Status | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Dandan-Uiliq Ruoqiang Xinjiang China | Secondary | 100% |
| Nevaket Krasnaya Rechka Buddhist Temple Chui Valley Kyrgyzstan | Secondary | 100% |