Type: Archaeological Site - Rock Art
Province: Gilgit-Baltistan
District: Ghizer
Period: Proto Historic
Relative Chronology: 2nd millennium BCE
Description: Borth Bala is situated on the left bank of River Kara. After passing the important village of Imit and before entering the village we found a big boulder bearing 32 carvings. Among the boulders a big boulder is prominent, on which wall remains are noticed. This boulder was used for defensive purpose by the local soldiers to protect their country from enemies. On this boulder remains of a grave are also noticed. Carvings of 4 ibexes are found here.
Latitude: 36.519627173
Longitude: 73.931908799
Ownership: Private
Legal Status: Not Protected
Title of Publication: Pak-German Archaeological Mission to the Northern Areas of the Heidelberg Academy for the Humanities and Sciences
Published In: Miscellaneous
Year of Publication: Miscellaneous
Bibliography/Reference: Hauptmann, H.
