Erdene Zuu Monastery

Mongolian Buddhist complex.

Overview

Erdene Zuu Monastery, using stone and wood, is a 16th-century monastery in Mongolia.

Core Characteristics

• Stone walls, wooden roofs.
• Ornate, spiritual design.
• Buddhist aesthetic.

Architectural Connections

• Historical: 16th century.
• Religious: Monastery.
• Buddhist Architecture: Core movement.

Influence and Legacy

Oldest surviving Mongolian monastery.

Related Concepts & Techniques

Stone Masonry (technique), Symbolism (theory), Courtyard (element), Buddhist (movement)