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The people living in [[Hunza]] in Northern [[Pakistan]] are called '''Hunzakuts''' (Hunza people). There is no general agreement on the ethnic origin of the people of Hunza, but the people who speak [[Burushaski]] are called Brushu. They are predominantly Muslims. The Burusho language [[Burushaski language|Burushaski]] is an isolated [[language isolate]], i.e. not related to any known language. There are approximately 300 speakers of [[Burushaski]] in [[Srinagar]], [[India]]. The |
The people living in [[Hunza]] in Northern [[Pakistan]] are called '''Hunzakuts''' (Hunza people). There is no general agreement on the ethnic origin of the people of Hunza, but the people who speak [[Burushaski]] are called Brushu. They are predominantly Muslims. The Burusho language [[Burushaski language|Burushaski]] is an isolated [[language isolate]], i.e. not related to any known language. There are approximately 300 speakers of [[Burushaski]] in [[Srinagar]], [[India]]. The Brushu live alongside the [[Wakhi]] and the [[Shina]]. The Wakhi reside in the upper part of Hunza locally called Gojal. Wakhis are also inhabit the bordering regions of China, Tajikstan and Afghanistan and also live in Gizar and Chitral district of Pakistan. The Shina-speaking people live in the southern part of [[Hunza]]. They have come from [[Chilas]], [[Gilgit]], and other Shina-speaking areas of [[Pakistan]]. |
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Legend records that the original inhabitants of the Hunza region were soldiers in the army of [[Alexander the Great]]. The soldiers themselves are said to have been the founders of the first three Hunza villages. The ruling families in [[Hunza]] and [[Nagyr]] claim, direct descent from Alexander the Great. There is also lore ascribing European ancestry to the original inhabitants of Hunza. The physical characteristics of the Burusho seem to verify this.<ref>[World Culture Encyclopedia; South Asia; Burusho - History and Cultural Relation shttp://www.everyculture.com/South-Asia/Burusho-i-History-and-Cultural-Relations-i.html]</ref> However [[DNA]] tests of [[Y haplogroup]] frequencies incorporating published data from [[European]] and [[West Asia]]n, populations revealed that the [[Pakistani]] populations cluster together, ''separately from the [[Europeans]],'' consistent with the previous conclusion that none of the Pakistani populations, inclooding Burusho had a large male contribution from [[Balkans]].<ref>[http://www.nature.com/ejhg/journal/v15/n1/full/5201726a.html Y-chromosomal evidence for a limited Greek contribution to the Pathan population of Pakistan |
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The Brushu live alongside the [[Wakhi]] and the [[Shina]]. |
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European Journal of Human Genetics (2007) 15; published online 18 October 2006]</ref> |
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The Wakhi reside in the upper part of Hunza locally called Gojal. Wakhis are also inhabit the bordering regions of China, Tajikstan and Afghanistan and also live in Gizar and Chitral district of Pakistan. The Shina-speaking people live in the southern part of [[Hunza]]. They have come from [[Chilas]], [[Gilgit]], and other Shina-speaking areas of [[Pakistan]]. |
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The Hunzakuts and the region of Hunza, has one of the highest literacy rates as compared to other similar districts in Pakistan. Hunza is a major tourist attraction in Pakistan, and many Pakistani as well as foreign tourist travel to the region to enjoy the picturesque landscape and stunning mountains of the area. The district has many modern amenities and is quite advanced by asian standards. |
The Hunzakuts and the region of Hunza, has one of the highest literacy rates as compared to other similar districts in Pakistan. Hunza is a major tourist attraction in Pakistan, and many Pakistani as well as foreign tourist travel to the region to enjoy the picturesque landscape and stunning mountains of the area. The district has many modern amenities and is quite advanced by asian standards. |
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The people living in Hunza in Northern Pakistan are called Hunzakuts (Hunza people). There is no general agreement on the ethnic origin of the people of Hunza, but the people who speak Burushaski are called Brushu. They are predominantly Muslims. The Burusho language Burushaski is an isolated language isolate, i.e. not related to any known language. There are approximately 300 speakers of Burushaski in Srinagar, India. The Brushu live alongside the Wakhi and the Shina. The Wakhi reside in the upper part of Hunza locally called Gojal. Wakhis are also inhabit the bordering regions of China, Tajikstan and Afghanistan and also live in Gizar and Chitral district of Pakistan. The Shina-speaking people live in the southern part of Hunza. They have come from Chilas, Gilgit, and other Shina-speaking areas of Pakistan.
Legend records that the original inhabitants of the Hunza region were soldiers in the army of Alexander the Great. The soldiers themselves are said to have been the founders of the first three Hunza villages. The ruling families in Hunza and Nagyr claim, direct descent from Alexander the Great. There is also lore ascribing European ancestry to the original inhabitants of Hunza. The physical characteristics of the Burusho seem to verify this.[1] However DNA tests of Y haplogroup frequencies incorporating published data from European and West Asian, populations revealed that the Pakistani populations cluster together, separately from the Europeans, consistent with the previous conclusion that none of the Pakistani populations, inclooding Burusho had a large male contribution from Balkans.[2]
The Hunzakuts and the region of Hunza, has one of the highest literacy rates as compared to other similar districts in Pakistan. Hunza is a major tourist attraction in Pakistan, and many Pakistani as well as foreign tourist travel to the region to enjoy the picturesque landscape and stunning mountains of the area. The district has many modern amenities and is quite advanced by asian standards.
Local legend states that Hunza may have been associated with the lost kingdom of Shangri-La. The people of Hunza are noted for their exceptionally long life expectantcy.
See also
External links
References
- ^ [World Culture Encyclopedia; South Asia; Burusho - History and Cultural Relation shttp://www.everyculture.com/South-Asia/Burusho-i-History-and-Cultural-Relations-i.html]
- ^ [http://www.nature.com/ejhg/journal/v15/n1/full/5201726a.html Y-chromosomal evidence for a limited Greek contribution to the Pathan population of Pakistan European Journal of Human Genetics (2007) 15; published online 18 October 2006]