| Title | Tokharistan architecture style |
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| Description | Tokharistan architecture, found in ancient Bactria, blends Central Asian, Iranian, and Indian influences, evident in its monasteries, fortifications, and palatial complexes, often adorned with stucco and murals. |
| Tags | Bactria Kushan Buddhist Art Stucco Tokharistan Buddhist monastery Silk Road Mud brick Wall painting |
| Style ID | INHF-632031585-18-11-25-TS |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/tokharistan-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/styles/tokharistan-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 2 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 19, 2025 |
| Regions | Bactria Tokharistan (present-day Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan) Tokharistan (present-day Tajikistan, Afghanistan, Uzbekistan) |
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| Time Periods | 3rd century CE 9th century CE |
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| Dynasties | Kushan Empire Hephthalite Empire Tokhara Yabghus Kushanshahs Hephthalites Tokharian rulers |
| Sacred Contexts | Buddhist Monasteries Temples Royal Palaces Buddhist monasteries Cave temples Secular settlements |
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| Associated Deities | Buddha Local Deities Bodhisattvas Local deities |
| Primary Materials | Mud Brick Stucco Wood Mud brick Pisé (rammed earth) |
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| Architectural Features | Courtyards Vaulted Ceilings Stucco Decoration Mural Paintings Vaulted ceilings Wall paintings Sculptural decoration Fortified structures |
| Keywords | Bactria Kushan Buddhist Art Stucco Tokharistan Buddhist monastery Silk Road Mud brick Wall painting |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Buddhism, Diplomacy and Trade: The Transformation of Buddhist Monasteries in Central Asia | Book | Explores the evolution of Buddhist monasteries in Central Asia. |
| Buddhism, Diplomacy, and Trade: The Realignment of Sino-Indian Relations, 600-1400 | Book | Discusses the cultural exchange along the Silk Road. |
| Site Name | Status | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Ajina Tepa Monastery Vakhsh Valley Tajikistan | Secondary | 100% |
| Khonaqo-i Khisht Teppa Danghara Tajikistan | Secondary | 100% |