These Are some pictures of Commemorative Board and Beautiful building of 14th Century Amburiq Mosque Located at Shigar Valley, Gilgat Baltastan, Pakistan. It was Built by Amir Kabir Syed Ali Hamdani, the legendary saint who helped in spreading Islam in the region.
It is written on The commemorative board of Amburiq Mosque, Shigar Valley:
'Amburiq Mosque'
'The 14th Century Amburiq Mosque represents the First Islamic Religious monument in the Shigar valley built by Irani Craftsmen who were travelling with Kashmiri preacher, Syed Ali Hamdani. The mosque was built using the traditional cribbage and cator technique, which also possessed rich carved motifs and strong structural elements. In 1998, Aga Khan Cultural Services Pakistan with funding from The Royal Norwegian Embassy, Islamabad restored the mosque in partnership with local community. In 2005, it was recognized with a UNESCO Award for heritage conservation.'
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