Stupa

Glossary

A hemispherical structure with a circular base that supports a dome with a spire and often contains religious or burial items. Its name derives from the Sanskrit word stupa, meaning “heap.” Notable stupa sites include Sanchi and Bharut, Madhya Pradesh, and Borobudur, Java.

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Stupa%newline%A hemispherical structure with a circular base that supports a dome with a spire and often contains religious or burial items. Its name derives from the Sanskrit word stupa, meaning “heap.” Notable stupa sites include Sanchi and Bharut, Madhya Pradesh, and Borobudur, Java.

Chicago	MAP Academy Encyclopedia of Art. “Stupa”. Accessed April 3, 2025. https://mapacademy2023.redstart.dev/glossary/stupa/
MLA	“Stupa.” MAP Academy Encyclopedia of Art. https://mapacademy2023.redstart.dev/glossary/stupa/. Accessed 3, April, 2025.
Harvard	MAP Academy Encyclopedia of Art. (2022) Stupa. [Online]. Available at: https://mapacademy2023.redstart.dev/glossary/stupa/. (Accessed: 3, April, 2025)