Type: Monument - Fort
Province: Gilgit-Baltistan
District: Ghanche
Period: Historic
Relative Chronology: 18th-19th Century CE
Description: Keris Fort is situated on a ridge along the right bank of Shayok River. The three- storey structures have a rectangular plan, overlooking the river. It is 200 years old is a combination of Kashmiri and Balti architecture. I t has a central courtyard- a common characteristic of Fort-Palaces in Baltistan. This is a residence of Royal Family and Ruler of this Place from Yabgo Dynasty. On northern side of the village on the ridge/ hill a fortress is found which was used during war time, now in dilapidated condition.
Latitude: 35.229694000
Longitude: 75.944478000
Ownership: Private
Legal Status: Not Protected
Title of Publication: Tourism, Sports, Culture, Archaeology & Museum Department Gilgit-Baltistan
Published In: Miscellaneous
Year of Publication: Miscellaneous
Bibliography/Reference: Anonymous
