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abandoned the fort in 1945, and moved to a new palace down the hill. The fort started to decay which caused concern that it might possibly fall into ruin. Following a survey by the
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of London a restoration programme was initiated and supported by the
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UNESCO Tentative List - official website. Retrieved 05 October 2014.
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The fort's historic cannon is now on display for visitors
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The fort is decorated with simple stain-glassed windows
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Baltit Fort
Baltit Fort is located in Gilgit Baltistan
Baltit Fort is located in Pakistan
Karimabad
Gilgit-Baltistan
Pakistan
Coordinates
36°19′32″N 74°40′11″E / 36.325556°N 74.669722°E / 36.325556; 74.669722
Urdu
Hunza valley
Karimabad
Gilgit-Baltistan
Pakistan
Mirs of Hunza
Royal Geographical Society
Aga Khan Trust for Culture
Historic Cities Support Programme
Time Asia
Baltit Fort
Spantik as viewed to the south-east from the fort
Spantik
Ultar Peak towers above the fort
Ultar Peak
Dance with traditional music at Baltit Fort
The fort is decorated with simple stain-glassed windows
View of Baltit Fort
Baltit Fort, Hunza Valley
The fort's historic cannon is now on display for visitors
The fort's guards wear distinctive uniforms

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