Mineral Building Traditions in the Himalayas

Feiglstorfer, Hubert

doi:10.1515/9783110591330

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Feiglstorfer, Hubert

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English

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Abstract

This study gives fresh insight into the interaction between technical requirements, environmental resources and material implementation. It is the first scientific approach in studying the Himalayan earthen heritage in a wide scope and connecting material research and cultural heritage from various perspectives - in particular archaeology, architecture, research on materials and building techniques.

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https://directory.doabooks.org/handle/20.500.12854/29403

Keywords

mineral building materials Himalaya; thema EDItEUR::P Mathematics and Science::PN Chemistry::PNV Chemistry of minerals, crystals and gems; thema EDItEUR::T Technology, Engineering, Agriculture, Industrial processes::TB Technology: general issues::TBX History of engineering and technology; thema EDItEUR::T Technology, Engineering, Agriculture, Industrial processes::TG Mechanical engineering and materials::TGM Materials science