Question 1

What is Champa architecture style?

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Champa architecture, found in present-day Vietnam, reflects a blend of indigenous Southeast Asian traditions with strong influences from Indian Hindu art and architecture, particularly Dravida styles.

Question 2

Where is Champa architecture style architecture found?

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Champa architecture style architecture is primarily found in Vietnam (Central and Southern), Central Vietnam, Vietnam (Champa). There are 6 heritage sites documented with this architectural style.

Question 3

When was Champa architecture style architecture used?

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Champa 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 Champa Kingdoms, Champa kingdoms, Cham dynasty/period.

Question 4

What materials are used in Champa architecture style architecture?

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Champa 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 Champa architecture style architecture?

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There are 6 heritage sites documented with Champa architecture style architecture.  You can explore these sites on the Inheritage Foundation website.

Title	Champa architecture style 4.5/5(Based on 6 heritage sites) Uncommon 4.5/5(Based on 6 heritage sites)
Description	Champa architecture, found in present-day Vietnam, reflects a blend of indigenous Southeast Asian traditions with strong influences from Indian Hindu art and architecture, particularly Dravida styles.
Also Known As	Museum housing Cham Hindu Temple Artifacts with Indian Hindu Iconographic Influences Indian Hindu Iconography Cham Temple Architecture Indian Dravidian Art Cham Sculptural Traditions Cham Hindu Temple Architecture with Indian Dravidian Influences Indian Dravidian Temple Architecture Cham Tower Design Indic Cosmological Planning Late Cham Hindu Temple Architecture with Indian Dravidian Influences Late Cham Tower Design
Tags	Kalan Cham Temples Southeast Asian Hindu Art Indian Influence Cham tower Brick temple Southeast Asian Hindu architecture Champa Hindu Temple Brick Temple Vietnam
Style ID	`INHF-STY-8635890468-18:06:30:08:10:25:CAS`
URI	https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/champa-architecture-style
API Endpoint	`https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/champa-architecture-style`
Total Sites	6
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	Champa Kingdoms Champa kingdoms Cham

Sacred Contexts	Hindu temples Shaiva temples Buddhist temples
Associated Deities	Shiva Vishnu Lakshmi Ganesha Buddha

Primary Materials	Brick Sandstone
Architectural Features	Kalan (temple tower) Mandapa (hall) Sculptural reliefs Lingam shrines Kalan (tower) Mandapa Gopura-like entrances Brick carvings Tower-like structures Brick construction Relief carvings

Title	Type	Notes
Art and Archaeology of Champa	Book	Comprehensive study of Cham art and architecture.
The Art of Champa	Book	Explores the artistic and architectural heritage of the Champa kingdom.

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Site Name	Status	Confidence
Champa Museum Da Nang Temple Relics Da Nang Vietnam	Secondary	100%
Lien Khuong Cham Towers Lam Dong Vietnam	Secondary	100%
Po Dam Towers Binh Thuan Vietnam	Secondary	100%
Po Klong Garai Towers Phan Rang Vietnam	Secondary	100%
Po Nagar Cham Towers Nha Trang Vietnam	Secondary	100%
Po Rome Towers Ninh Thuan Vietnam	Secondary	100%