Danyor Rock Inscriptions is an archaeological site in Danyor, Gilgit-Baltistan.[2] It is a gigantic boulder bearing inscriptions from the 7th and 8th centuries A.D.[3]
| Location | Danyor |
|---|---|
| Region | Gilgit-Baltistan |
| Type | Inscriptions |
| History | |
| Periods | 7-8th century AD during the reign of Navasurendrādityanandi [1] |
| Cultures | Buddhist culture |
Location
editThe site is located on the left bank of the Gilgit River along the Karakoram Highway in Danyor.[3]
Protection
editThe site is protected under the Pakistan Antiquities Act.[3]
References
edit- ^ Melzer, Gudrun. A Palaeographic Study of a Buddhist Manuscript from the Gilgit-Baltistan Region.
- ^ Shah, Danial (October 20, 2013). "Heritage: Romancing the stone". DAWN.COM.
- ^ a b c "Sustainable Tourism and Cultural Heritage" (PDF). Bakhtiar Ahmed. IUCN, Northern Areas Programme. Archived from the original (PDF) on July 14, 2014. Retrieved July 5, 2014.
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