Statements (28)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:religious_art
gptkb:religious_organization |
| gptkbp:architecture |
apsidal plan
barrel-vaulted roof colonnaded aisle |
| gptkbp:associatedWith |
gptkb:Mahayana_Buddhism
gptkb:Hinayana_Buddhism |
| gptkbp:builtYear |
3rd century BCE
5th century CE |
| gptkbp:contains |
gptkb:Buddhist_temple
|
| gptkbp:decorations |
carved pillars
horse-shoe shaped window |
| gptkbp:entranceOrientation |
generally east-facing
|
| gptkbp:etymology |
Sanskrit 'chaitya' meaning 'sanctuary' or 'shrine'
|
| gptkbp:foundIn |
gptkb:India
gptkb:Nepal |
| gptkbp:material |
rock-cut
wooden |
| gptkbp:notableExample |
gptkb:Ajanta_Caves
gptkb:Bedse_Caves gptkb:Bhaja_Caves gptkb:Karla_Caves |
| gptkbp:roofType |
vaulted
|
| gptkbp:usedFor |
congregational prayer
Buddhist worship |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Buddhist_Caves
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
7
|
| http://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Chaitya halls
|