Occurrence of Attributes in Original Text
The text related to the cultural heritage 'Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya' has mentioned 'Architecture' in the following places:
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| It is one of the earliest Buddhist temples built entirely in brick, still standing, from the late Gupta period and it is considered to have had significant influence in the development of brick architecture over the centuries. | UNESCO |
| It is also a unique property of archaeological significance in respect of the events associated with the time Lord Buddha spent there, as well as documenting the evolving worship, particularly since the 3rd century, when Emperor Asoka built the first temple, the balustrades and the memorial column and the subsequent evolution of the ancient city with the building of sanctuaries and monasteries by foreign kings over the centuries.The Main Temple wall has an average height of 11 m and it is built in the classical style of Indian temple architecture. | UNESCO |
| It is one of the few representations of the architectural genius of the Indian people in constructing fully developed brick temples in that eraCriterion (ii): The Mahabodhi Temple, one of the few surviving examples of early brick structures in India, has had significant influence in the development of architecture over the centuries.Criterion (iii): The site of the Mahabodhi Temple provides exceptional records for the events associated with the life of Buddha and subsequent worship, particularly since Emperor Asoka built the first temple, the balustrades, and the memorial column.Criterion (iv): The present Temple is one of the earliest and most imposing structures built entirely in brick from the late Gupta period. | UNESCO |
| Nevertheless, the temple is considered to be the oldest and best preserved example of brick architecture in India from this particular period. | UNESCO |