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Thore Kot Mosque

Type: Monument - Mosque
Province: Gilgit-Baltistan
District: Diamir
Period: Historic
Relative Chronology: 17th Century CE
Description: The mosque is located in Thore settlement where it stands prominent in its surrounding due to its construction on a high plinth. It has a square plan and consists of a prayer hall, a verandah and an ablution space. The main entrance door is richly adorned with floral motifs and geometric patterns carved on it. A hamsa is carved on the inner side of main entrance to the mosque with an inscription which reads taura masque.
Latitude: 35.392890000
Longitude: 73.827890000
Ownership: Private
Legal Status: Not Protected
Title of Publication: History of Northern Areas of Pakistan: Up to 2000 A.D.
Published In: Sang-e-Meel Publications, Lahore
Year of Publication: 2001
Bibliography/Reference: Dani, Ahmed Hassan
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