Question 1

What is Indigenous Tribal architecture style?

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Indigenous tribal architecture in Northeast India showcases diverse building traditions using local materials, reflecting unique cultural identities and environmental adaptations of various tribal communities.

Question 2

Where is Indigenous Tribal architecture style architecture found?

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Indigenous Tribal architecture style architecture is primarily found in Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Tripura. There are 2 heritage sites documented with this architectural style.

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When was Indigenous Tribal architecture style architecture used?

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Indigenous Tribal architecture style architecture was used during Pre-colonial to present, Ancient India, Medieval India.

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What materials are used in Indigenous Tribal architecture style architecture?

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Indigenous Tribal architecture style architecture typically uses Bamboo, Wood, Stone, Thatch, Rock. These materials are characteristic of this architectural style and reflect the construction techniques of the period.

Question 5

Which heritage sites use Indigenous Tribal architecture style architecture?

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There are 2 heritage sites documented with Indigenous Tribal architecture style architecture.  You can explore these sites on the Inheritage Foundation website.

Title	Indigenous Tribal architecture style 4.5/5(Based on 2 heritage sites) Rare 4.5/5(Based on 2 heritage sites)
Description	Indigenous tribal architecture in Northeast India showcases diverse building traditions using local materials, reflecting unique cultural identities and environmental adaptations of various tribal communities.
Also Known As	Indigenous Mizo architecture Vernacular Bamboo wood construction Nagara Architecture Dravidian Architecture Kalinga Architecture Traditional Mizo Architecture Indigenous Tribal Architecture of Mizoram Hindu Temple Architecture of Northeast India Vernacular Architecture of Mizoram Rock-cut relief sculptures Rock-cut architecture Carving into cliff face. Gupta Period Influences Rock-Cut Architecture Temple Cave Architecture Bengali Temple Style Influences Later Pala Period Influences Indigenous Tribal Art Traditions
Tags	Tribal architecture Northeast India Bamboo Wood Indigenous Tribal Local Motifs Animistic
Style ID	`INHF-STY-8164796854-09:02:55:10:06:21:ITAS`
URI	https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/indigenous-tribal-architecture-style
API Endpoint	`https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/indigenous-tribal-architecture-style`
Total Sites	2
Primary Sites	0
Created	November 19, 2025
Last Updated	November 29, 2025

Sacred Contexts	Residential Community spaces Religious spaces Tribal shrines Animistic practices
Associated Deities	Local deities Spirits

Primary Materials	Bamboo Wood Stone Thatch Rock
Architectural Features	Stilted houses Longhouses Morungs Memorial stones Relief carvings Geometric patterns Symbolic motifs

Title	Type	Notes
Living Traditions of North East India	Book
Verrier Elwin, The Tribal Art of Middle India	Book

Site Name	Status	Confidence
Rama Mandir Lunglei	Secondary	100%
Unakoti Rock Carvings Kailashahar	Secondary	100%

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