Type: Monument - Building
Province: Gilgit-Baltistan
District: Astore
Period: Historic
Relative Chronology: 20th Century CE
Description: This traditional house is, interestingly, called a shikari in the local Shina language, which translates to watchtower. This particular traditional house is named Muhammad Shah Shikari, after its builder. The fact that this house is located on a raised area, with a panoramic view of the whole village, may be the reason for its nomenclature. The house has two portions: one is for family residence, and the other an animal shed. Its wooden ceiling is supported by wooden beams and columns with capitals.
Latitude: 35.247978362
Longitude: 74.906972859
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
