| Title | Vernacular Himalayan architecture style |
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| Description | Characterized by the use of locally sourced materials like stone and wood, and adaptation to the mountainous terrain, reflecting the unique cultural and environmental context of the Himalayan region. |
| Tags | Kath-Kuni Local materials Seismic resilience Himalayan Vernacular |
| Style ID | INHF-375674769-18-11-25-VC |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/vernacular-himalayan-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/styles/vernacular-himalayan-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 1 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 19, 2025 |
| Regions | Uttarakhand Himachal Pradesh Jammu and Kashmir Sikkim Arunachal Pradesh |
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| Time Periods | Pre-Colonial Early Medieval Period Medieval Period Modern Period |
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| Sacred Contexts | Homes Community buildings Local shrines |
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| Primary Materials | Stone Wood Slate Mud Bamboo |
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| Architectural Features | Sloping roofs Stone masonry Wooden carvings Earthquake-resistant construction |
| Keywords | Kath-Kuni Local materials Seismic resilience Himalayan Vernacular |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
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| Vernacular Architecture of the Himalayas | Book | Overview of Himalayan building traditions. |
| Site Name | Status | Confidence |
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| Almora Fort Almora | Secondary | 100% |