Amburiq Mosque
| Amburiq Mosque | |
|---|---|
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Noorbakshia Islam |
| Region | Gilgit-Baltistan |
| Location | |
| Location | Shigar, Pakistan |
  Location in Pakistan | |
| Geographic coordinates | 35°24′48.6″N 75°44′17.5″E / 35.413500°N 75.738194°E / 35.413500; 75.738194 |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Mosque |
| Style | Tibetan and Islamic |
| Date established | 14th century |
| Capacity | 63m2 |
The Amburiq Masjid is a mosque located in Shigar, in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of Pakistan.[1] It is one of the oldest mosques in Baltistan. The mosque was built by Sayed Ali Hamdani[2] and is among the famous landmarks in Baltistan.[3][4]
Mosque Museum
A small museum has been established inside the mosque, which has been helping to create awareness of the historical significance of the site, and to instill a conservational approach among the local community towards socially significant structures.[2]
Renovation and support
Restoration was completed in 1998–2000. The cost of the mosque renovation was provided by Norwegian Embassy Islamabad, and the local community where the AKCSP provided technical assistance and supervised the project.[2]
Awards of Merit
- In 2005, UNESCO awarded Asia-Pacific Heritage Awards to the mosque.[2]
Gallery
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Window of the mosque
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The mosque's interior
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Some information about the mosque on a board
See also
References
- ^ Shahzad Bashir (2003). Messianic Hopes and Mystical Visions: The Nåurbakhshåiya Between Medieval. ISBN 9781570034954.
- ^ a b c d "Archnet > Site > Amburiq Mosque Restoration". www.archnet.org.
- ^ "Amburiq mosque: Restored spirituality". The Express Tribune. September 28, 2014.
- ^ Khan, Omar Mukhtar (May 10, 2018). "With a historic fort and Unesco-protected mosque, Shigar is an ideal short escape in Gilgit-Baltistan". DAWN.COM.
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