Dmitry Pruss - Feb 1, 2009 11:03 am - Voted 10/10
Carvingis it a specific ethnic group's style, or just common regional in Pakistani highlands?
Karrar Haidri - Feb 2, 2009 9:49 am - Hasn't voted
Re: CarvingThanks for your vote and nice comments.
Yes this is a ethnic groups style originate from Kashmiri or Ladakh style.The window frames doors and columns are elaborately carved, Timber is used for all the openings
Baltit Fort was the old palace of the Mirs of Hunza .
It is an ancient fort was built 750 years ago,It is situated in Karimabad, Hunza Northern Area of Pakistan.
The story goes that a Princess from Baltistan married the local prince and she brought in Balti masons, carpenters and craftsmen to build it.According to local legends, 300 laborers for the construction of the Fort were also part of the royal dowry of the Princess from Baltistan.
drshahidiqbal - Feb 10, 2009 1:15 pm - Voted 10/10
ExcellentYou are looking wonderful
Karrar Haidri - Feb 10, 2009 1:19 pm - Hasn't voted
Re: ExcellentThanks Doctor Sahib.
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