Azad Kashmir, part of the former princely state of Jammu and Kashmir, is an autonomous state of Pakistan.[1] The history of the region dates back to thousands of years. A survey team in 2014 recorded around 100 archaeological sites in the region dating back to Mughal, Sikh, and Dogra rule.[2]
Following is an incomplete list of cultural heritage sites in Azad Kashmir, Pakistan.
References
- ^ "Government System". Government of Azad Jammu & Kashmir. Retrieved 15 June 2014.
- ^ a b c d e f "Archaeologists urge preservation of monuments in Azad Kashmir". The Express Tribune. 2 Jan 2014. Retrieved 17 June 2014.
- ^ a b c "Muzaffarabad". AJK Tourism and Archaeology Department. Retrieved 15 June 2014.
- ^ "Black Fort". Lonely Planet. Retrieved 15 June 2014.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n "Tourism & Archaeology" (PDF). pndajk.gov.pk. Planning & Development Department, Govt. of AJK. Retrieved 17 June 2014.
- ^ a b "Bhimber District". Minister of Tourism, Archaeology & Civil Defence, Govt of AJK. Retrieved 18 June 2014.
- ^ "District Kotli". Minister of Tourism, Archaeology & Civil Defence, Govt of AJK. Retrieved 18 June 2014.
- ^ "Haveli". Ministery of Tourism, Archaeology & Civil Defence, Govt of AJK. Retrieved 18 June 2014.