Archaeological Significance of the Gulmit Ondra Fort in Hunza Valley, Gilgit-Baltistan

Abstract

Historical and cultural sites are places that are acknowledged for their importance in nation‟s history. Historic sites provide a tangible link with the past and these sites are associated with an event, a person, a place, or the built heritage. They are part of nation‟s heritage and contribute to define its identity. Historical sites are main asset of any society which imitates their identity and an individual can have a good grasp on his past and his forefather‟s lives, so this research report revealed some of the facts about the existence of the Ondra fort, which is situated in a wonder full panoramic scene. Hence forth being a student of Archaeology and due to interest in the cultural values, customs and archaeological remains I opted for this topic. There were many other dimensions due to which this research report has great significance. As a novice researcher it helped me to learn how a research study should be done with proper arrangements. The whole report is comprised on different articles and chapters. In contents first is acknowledgment and then abstract. After this the content is comprised on five chapters. In the first research proposal is placed. Chapter one, have Brief description of the northern area. Chapter two, deals with the Prominent Ondra Fort Gulmit Gojal. Chapter three, is about the architecture of Ondra Fort Gulmit. Chapter four, has the Significance of the Ondra Fort in the contemporary period, chapter five is the Significance in Tourism Sector. In the end of this study conclusion and recommendations and photographs are placed.