Excerpt on back:
Thought to be more than 700 years old and located 3km from Baltit (traditional capital of Hunza),
Altit fort was the original seat of the rulers of Hunza. Perched on a rocky cliff with a sheer 1,000
feet plunge to the Hunza River, the fort is an intricate maze of rooms connected by small
doorways,ladders and trapdoors, built on three levels.
The Altit Fort was in great disrepair, but has recently been restored by the Aga Khan Trust for Culture Historic Cities Support Programme and the Government of Norway. It is characterized by small rooms and low portals with exquisite wood carvings. Japan has contributed to the renovation of the surrounding old village. Altit Fort is a tourist site which has been open to the public since 2007.
Source:Wikipedia
Thanks to Hasnain for this beautiful card from Hunza.
Sent: 14 Sept 2015 Received: 5 Oct 2015 Travelled: 21 days
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