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ALL ABOUT HISTORY IN ARCHITECTURE
Architectural information for beginner architects and students
PRE-HISTORIC ARCHITECTURE
Prehistoric architecture refers to the architectural styles and structures that were built before the written record of human history...
NEAR EAST ARCHITECTURE
The architecture of the Near East is a rich and diverse reflection of the cultural heritage and history of the region, encompassing...
EGYPTIAN ARCHITECTURE
Egyptian architecture is a rich and varied architectural style that has evolved over thousands of years. It is best known for its iconic...
GREEK ARCHITECTURE
Greek architecture is a style of architecture that originated in ancient Greece and lasted from the 5th century BCE to the end...
ROMAN ARCHITECTURE
Roman architecture is a style of architecture that developed in ancient Rome and was used throughout the Roman Empire...
EARLY CHRISTIAN ARCHITECTURE
Early Christian architecture refers to the architectural style and designs used in the construction of religious buildings...
BYZANTINE ARCHITECTURE
Byzantine architecture is the architecture of the Byzantine Empire, or Eastern Roman Empire. The Byzantine era is usually dated...
GOTHIC ARCHITECTURE
Gothic architecture is a European style of architecture that values height and exhibits an intricate and delicate aesthetic...
RIVER VALLEY CIVILIZATIONS
River valley civilizations refer to a number of ancient societies that developed along major rivers and used the fertile soil and water...
INDUS VALLEY CIVILIZATION
The Indus Valley Civilization was an ancient civilization located in what is now Pakistan and northwest India, that existed from about...
DEVELOPMENT OF HISTORIC ARCHITECTURE
Historic architecture refers to the design and construction of buildings and structures from specific periods in the past...
EVOLUTION OF VEDIC CIVILIZATION
The Vedic Civilization, also known as the Vedic culture or the Vedic period, was a complex and diverse civilization that emerged...
EVOLUTION OF HINDU TEMPLE ARCHITECTURE
Hindu temple architecture is a style of architecture that has developed over thousands of years in India and is characterized...
COMPONENTS OF HINDU TEMPLE
A Hindu temple is a complex structure that is comprised of several components, each serving a specific purpose...
JAIN TEMPLE ARCHITECTURE
Jain temple architecture is a style of temple architecture that developed as a part of Jainism, an ancient Indian religion...
TOWN PLANNING PRINCIPLES IN ANCIENT INDIA
In ancient India, town planning was considered an important aspect of architecture and was influenced by religious and cultural beliefs...
TAJ MAHAL ARCHITECTURAL ANALYSIS
Taj Mahal is considered one of the greatest examples of Mughal architecture, a blend of Indian, Persian, and Islamic styles...