Shigar Fort
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| Shigar Fort | |
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 Shigar fort in Shigar near Skardu | |
| Location | Shigar, Gilgit-Baltistan |
| Coordinates | 35°25′23″N 75°44′32″E / 35.42306°N 75.74222°E |
| Built | 17th century[1] |
The Shigar Fort also known as Fong Khar, (Balti and Urdu: فونگ کھر) lit. 'The Fort on the Rock' is an old fort located in the town of Shigar, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan. Situated at a distance of around 30 kilometres (19 mi) from Skardu, it lies on the way which further leads to Baltoro Glacier and K2, the latter being the second highest mountain in the world.[1]
History
[edit]Escaping a persecution in Ganish, a settlement in Hunza, a fort named Khar-i-Dong was built in Shigar by the Amachas in the 11th century. Later, the fort was destructed by an invasion of the Mughals in the region. However, the current fort was originally built in the 17th century by the 20th Raja of Amacha Dynasty of Shigar who made its construction on a large boulderstone and called it the same as Fong Khar lit. 'Palace on the Rock'.[2] The fort has been restored by Aga Khan Cultural Service Pakistan (AKCSP-P), the Pakistan arm of the Aga Khan Historic Cities Programme.[3] After restoration, the Fort was converted to a heritage museum[4] and luxury hotel managed by Serena Hotels.[2][5][6] The restoration process took place from 1999 to 2004 and cost approximately US$1.4 million.[citation needed] Later in 2006, the fort won the UNESCO Asia Pacific Heritage Award for its cultural heritage conservation.[7]
See also
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References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Shigar Fort Palace". doam.gov.pk. Department of Archaeology and Museums - Government of Pakistan. Retrieved 28 November 2024.
- ^ a b Khan, Omar Mukhtar (10 May 2018). "With a historic fort and Unesco-protected mosque, Shigar is an ideal short escape in Gilgit-Baltistan". DAWN.COM.
- ^ Shahi, Maqsood (30 October 2024). "Archeological Discoveries in GB". The Nation. Retrieved 28 November 2024.
- ^ "District Shigar Tourist Destinations". Tourism, Sports, Culture, Archaeology & Museums Department - Government of Gilgit-Baltistan. Retrieved 29 November 2024.
- ^ "Conservation and Development in Gilgit-Baltistan". the.akdn. Aga Khan Development Network. Retrieved 28 November 2024.
- ^ "Shigar Fort: a new model of conservation combines economic and cultural objectives". AKDN. 23 October 2007. Retrieved 28 November 2024.
- ^ "Shigar Fort Palace in Pakistan wins top prize in the 2006 UNESCO Asia-Pacific Heritage Awards" (PDF). unesco.org. UNESCO, Bangkok. 1 September 2006. Retrieved 29 November 2024.
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