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Gopuras

Scope note

Use for gateways or gate towers of South Indian temples or temple enclosures.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

30005083

Broader Terms used

<gate structures>

Term used for

gopuram
gopuran

Equivalent Terms used

gopura

Created

13yrs ago

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