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Monastic architecture

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Religious architecture designed for Buddhist monks and monastic communities, including monasteries and associated structures in Tibetan and Central Asian regions.

AP course connection

Topic 7.2: 7.2 West Asia

Unit 7

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