STRONG ALTIT
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2024
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2024
Before being abandoned in favour of Baltit, Altit was the centre of power in the kingdom of Hunza. The fort of Altit was built in the 11th century to serve as a palace for the Hunza princes, then finally transformed into a fortress in the 15th century. It was at this time that the watchtower was added to the building. To seal the links between the principalities of Hunza and Baltistan, Hunza's mir married a princess from the neighbouring kingdom. At the time, Baltistan was heavily influenced by Tibet, an influence that can be found in architecture. The fort and the surrounding old village (worth a visit!) were magnificently restored by the Aga Khan Foundation in the 2000s.
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