| Title | Vernacular Himalayan architecture styleRare |
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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. |
| Also Known As | Indo-Islamic architecture style Nagara architecture style Kalinga architecture style Nagara Architecture Kalinga Architecture influences (possibly through trade or pilgrimage routes) Vestiges of Gupta period architecture (given Almora's history) Possible Pala dynasty influences (due to proximity historical interactions) Elements of early medieval North Indian temple styles Hints of Central Indian architectural features (through cultural exchange) Vernacular Himalayan architecture (use of local materials adaptation to terrain) Possible incorporation of Kashmiri architectural elements (due to historical connections) |
| Tags | Kath-Kuni Local materials Seismic resilience Himalayan Vernacular |
| Style ID | INHF-STY-6556928136-03:23:23:22:07:21:VHAS |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/vernacular-himalayan-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/vernacular-himalayan-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 1 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 29, 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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| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Almora Fort Almora | Secondary | 100% |