Question 1

What is Cham architecture style?

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Cham architecture, developed in the Champa kingdom (present-day Vietnam), exhibits influences from Indian styles, particularly Dravida, adapted to local materials and incorporating unique tower designs.

Question 2

Where is Cham architecture style architecture found?

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Cham architecture style architecture is primarily found in Central Vietnam, Ninh Thuan, Binh Dinh. There are 3 heritage sites documented with this architectural style.

Question 3

When was Cham architecture style architecture used?

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Cham architecture style architecture was used during 2nd-15th century CE, 7th-15th century CE, 7th century CE, 8th century CE, 9th century CE, 10th century CE, 11th century CE, 12th century CE, 13th century CE, 14th century CE, 15th century CE. It is associated with the Cham dynasties, Champa kingdoms, Champa dynasty/period.

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What materials are used in Cham architecture style architecture?

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Cham architecture style architecture typically uses Brick, Sandstone. These materials are characteristic of this architectural style and reflect the construction techniques of the period.

Question 5

Which heritage sites use Cham architecture style architecture?

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There are 3 heritage sites documented with Cham architecture style architecture.  You can explore these sites on the Inheritage Foundation website.

Title	Cham architecture style 4.5/5(Based on 3 heritage sites) Rare 4.5/5(Based on 3 heritage sites)
Description	Cham architecture, developed in the Champa kingdom (present-day Vietnam), exhibits influences from Indian styles, particularly Dravida, adapted to local materials and incorporating unique tower designs.
Also Known As	Cham Citadel-Temple Architecture with Indian Dravidian Military Influences Indian Dravidian Temple Architecture Cham Tower Design Indian Hindu Iconography Cham Military Architecture Cham Hindu Temple Architecture with Indian Dravidian Influences Indic Cosmological Planning
Tags	Kalan Champa Brick temple Tower sanctuary Southeast Asian Hindu Hindu Temple Vietnam Southeast Asian architecture Hindu-Buddhist architecture
Style ID	`INHF-STY-6351745611-04:36:53:30:05:25:CAS`
URI	https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/cham-architecture-style
API Endpoint	`https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/cham-architecture-style`
Total Sites	3
Primary Sites	0
Created	November 19, 2025
Last Updated	November 29, 2025

Time Periods	2nd-15th century CE 7th-15th century CE 7th century CE 8th century CE 9th century CE 10th century CE 11th century CE 12th century CE 13th century CE 14th century CE 15th century CE
Dynasties	Cham dynasties Champa kingdoms Champa

Sacred Contexts	Hindu temples Buddhist temples
Associated Deities	Shiva Vishnu Lakshmi Brahma Devi Buddha

Primary Materials	Brick Sandstone
Architectural Features	Kalan (tower) Mandapa Gopura-like structures Brick construction Gopura-like entrances Sandstone carvings Brick carvings

Site Name	Status	Confidence
Huynh De Citadel Cham Temples Binh Dinh Vietnam	Secondary	100%
Thai Lan Cham Tower Complex Ninh Thuan Vietnam	Secondary	100%
Thap Banh It Silver Towers Binh Dinh Vietnam	Secondary	100%

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