| Title | Vedic Fire Altar architecture styleRare |
|---|---|
| Description | This style, rooted in Vedic traditions, features fire altars (agnicayana) constructed according to precise geometric and ritual specifications, reflecting early Indic religious practices and cosmological understanding. |
| Also Known As | Bronze Age Settlement Architecture with Vedic Fire Altar Parallels Indian Religious Influences Vedic Fire Altar Traditions Indian Religious Rituals Bronze Age Settlement Architecture Bactria-Margiana Architecture Indian Cosmological Concepts |
| Tags | Vedic Fire altar Agnicayana Ritual architecture Bronze Age |
| Style ID | INHF-STY-8324448269-07:29:14:18:01:19:VFAAS |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/vedic-fire-altar-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://www.inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/vedic-fire-altar-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 1 |
| Primary Sites | 1 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 29, 2025 |
External References
Regions
| Regions | Indus Valley Ahal Region |
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Historical Context
| Time Periods | Bronze Age 3rd-2nd millennium BCE |
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Sacred Context
| Sacred Contexts | Vedic rituals Fire worship |
|---|---|
| Associated Deities | Agni |
Architectural Details
| Primary Materials | Brick Clay |
|---|---|
| Architectural Features | Agnicayana Geometric altar designs Ritual spaces |
Keywords
| Keywords | Vedic Fire altar Agnicayana Ritual architecture Bronze Age |
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Recommended Sources
| Title | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| The Vedic Fire Altar | Book | Details the construction and significance of Vedic fire altars. |
Heritage Sites (1)
| Site Name | Status | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Namazga-Tepe Ahal Region Turkmenistan | Primary | 100% |
See Also
Related Materials
Brick
Clay
Related Features
Agnicayana
Geometric altar designs
Ritual spaces
Example Sites
How to Identify Vedic Fire Altar architecture style
- Look for characteristic features: Agnicayana, Geometric altar designs, Ritual spaces.
- Verify geographic location: Vedic Fire Altar architecture style architecture is typically found in Indus Valley and Ahal Region.
- Examine construction materials: Vedic Fire Altar architecture style typically uses Brick and Clay.
- Consider historical context: This style dates from Bronze Age.
- Compare with documented examples: 1 heritage sites use this architectural style.