The Shigar Fort ( Balti and ) means ''The Fort on Rock'' is an old fort of Baltistan and

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located in the town of

Shigar Shigar () is the headquarter of its namesake district and tehsil in the Baltistan division of Gilgit–Baltistan in northern Pakistan. It is located at the bank of Shigar River in the most remote and dramatic part of the region. It is a popula ...

. It was built in the 17th century by the

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of Amacha Dynasty of Shigar. The fort has been restored by Aga Khan Cultural Service Pakistan (AKCSP-P), the Pakistan arm of the

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. After restoration, the Fort was converted to a museum and luxury hotel managed by

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. The restoration process took place from 1999 to 2004 and cost approximately US$1.4 million. Shigar Fort Residence – Our Responsible Tourism Philosophy
(accessed Sep 9, 2013) Shigar Fort, Shigar Valley, Bara Dari

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{{Castles in Pakistan Forts in Gilgit-Baltistan History of Baltistan Restoration of historic architecture in Pakistan

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