Type: Monument - Tower
Province: Gilgit-Baltistan
District: Hunza
Period: Historic
Relative Chronology: 16th Century CE
Description: The three-storey watchtower was built using twenty-eight cribbage and cator structure, and a stone infill. The two lower levels were used as living rooms, while the upper level served as a surveillance point. The Karoon mountain peak, and the valley clad with lush green juniper forests provides a dramatic backdrop to the village, beneath which lie various man -made meadows and agricultural fields. This area has a heritage of rich, diverse cultural assets.
Latitude: 36.317114343
Longitude: 74.651228427
Ownership: Private
Legal Status: Not Protected
Title of Publication: Built Heritage of Gilgit Baltistan by Baltistan Culture and Development Foundation
Published In: Unpublished
Year of Publication: Miscellaneous
Bibliography/Reference: Anonymous
