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Kerala Monuments
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Monuments of
Kerala
Kerala has a rich repertoire of historic
and cultural monuments. In regions like Fort Kochi which was a trade
centre for centuries, the architecture is a curious mix of typical
Kerala ,European, Chinese, Jewish and Arabic styles. But the most
prevalent architectural style is the traditional Kerala style-nalukkettu
or ettukettu (four or eight sided structures with a centre courtyard
and verandah opening out to it). The low sloping roofs and brick
walls were designed to match the climatic conditions and texture
of the land.
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