Chehni Kothi

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Chehni Kothi is a traditional Kath Kuni-style fortified tower with a temple inside, located in Chehni village, Banjar, Himachal Pradesh, India. The 350-year-old 12-storey-high structure is made in the "Kath Kuni" method (Kath meaning "wood", and Kuni, "corner"), using only stones and wood without cement or nails. It has a temple inside, but was originally built as a fort.

The tower’s age is uncertain, but it is generally regarded as a several-century-old structure (often dated to the 17th century) and is one of the largest surviving wooden towers of its kind in the Western Himalayas. Its layered wood-and-stone construction and sloping slate roof exemplify the indigenous building techniques of Himachal Pradesh.

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