TheKashmirNews | August 03, 2010
Gilgit,August 03: Gilgit Baltistan in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir is a treasure trove of ancient history.But rampant smuggling of its ancient artifacts and a proposed dam which will inundate the area is likely to destroy the rare heritage of the Himalayan region.
Gilgit Baltistan which spans over an approximately 27,000 sq mile area is a treasure trove of ancient history.
An incredible 50,000 rock carvings and 5,000 inscriptions in as many as 39 different scripts have been discovered here so far, dating back to the 9th and 8th millennium BC.
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