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:''For the Israeli model, see [[Sharon Ganish]]'' |
:''For the Israeli model, see [[Sharon Ganish]]'' |
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'''Ganish''' Village, the oldest and first settlement on the ancient [[Silk Road]] in [[Hunza Valley|Hunza]], is in [[Pakistan]]. It is located right in the heart of [[Hunza Valley]], 90 km and 2½ hours traveling time from [[Gilgit]]. Ganish means [[gold]] in [[Brushaski]]. Ganish is 2,440 ( 7,500 ft )above sea level, oldest settlement of [[Hunza (princely state)|Hunza]], has full of inherited cultural Mosques, with a pool in the middle of the village along with Two Watch Towers. The [[KKH]] makes a sweeping S-bend down past Ganish village to the bridge across the [[Hunza River]]. There are many assumptions regarding the meaning of the name. People assume that the meaning of ''Ganish'' is derived from the [[Hinduism|Hindu]] god [[Ganesh]], while others believe it is a tribal name or a word meaning "gold."<ref>http://ganish.webs.com/</ref> |
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'''Ganish''' is a village in [[Pakistan]], distinct for being the oldest and first settlement on the ancient [[Silk Road]] in [[Hunza Valley|Hunza]]. It is located 90 km and 2.5 hours traveling time from [[Gilgit]]. Ganish means [[gold]] in [[Brushaski]]. |
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==Ganish "King Makers of Hunza valley"== |
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Ganish is situated in central [[Hunza (princely state)|Hunza]], 90 km and 2½ hours traveling time from Gilgit. It is located on flat land near the [[Hunza River]] and the [[Hunza Peak|Hunza]] hill at an altitude of 7,500 ft, and lies directly below Karimabad, the principal town of the Hunza valley. Spreading over the mountain, opposite the world famous Rakaposhi Peak in Nagar across the Hunza river from Hunza, Karimabad is renowned for the [[Altit Fort|Altit]] and [[Baltit Fort]]s, built by the rulers of this former princely state. |
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Ganish is the oldest and first settlement on the ancient [[Silk Road]] in Hunza, and is the site of various ancient watch towers, traditional mosques, religious centers,and a reservoir. |
Ganish is the oldest and first settlement on the ancient [[Silk Road]] in Hunza, and is the site of various ancient watch towers, traditional mosques, religious centers,and a reservoir. |
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The '''Ali Gohar House''' in Ganish, Hunza, is located next to one of the iconic [[shikari]]s (watchtowers) of the town. The 400 year old house was awared the UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation in 2009. <ref>http://www.unescobkk.org/culture/world-heritage-and-immovable-heritage/asia-pacific-heritage-awards-for-culture-heritage-conservation/previous-heritage-awards-2000-2010/2009/award-winners/ali-gohar-house/</ref> |
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A feature of the village is the "'''''S'''''" shaped road which cuts through the centre of the village. Ancient [[sacred rocks]] are also located near the village. A cluster of old traditional houses make this village unique in Hunza, that is why the village has won a [[Unesco]] award for its cultural heritage.<ref>[http://www.ganish1.webs.com]</ref><ref>[http://www.apnaganish.webs.com]</ref> |
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Although Hunza has several new Khuns (clusters), Banisatin Khun, Suni Khun, Buldus, Ganish Shukonoshal, [[Chaboikushal]] and Tsill Ganish, Ganish Khun is the oldest. The original layout of Ganish Village Khun is mostly intact, even after damage caused by a flood in 1960 and the construction of the [[Karakorum Highway]] through it in the 1970s. Ganish Village’s existing historic fabric is a typical central Hunza Khun layout, which comprises 39 houses dating back to the 15th century. This fabric contains a number of buildings (Matam Srah/Imam-bargah, Himaltar and Shikaris Sawab-Ha, mosques, schools, guest house etc.) and open spaces that are outstanding in their spatial layout, architecture and decoration. Ancient [[Platanus orientalis|chinars]], mulberry and willow trees testify to the age of the settlement. |
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The village’s surroundings consist of thousand-year-old meticulously constructed terrace houses, lush green agricultural terraces, orchards and meadows. The orchards and meadows terrace down to the Hunza River and create a most beautiful form of landscape heritage.<ref>[http://www.world66.com/asia/southasia/pakistan/hunzavalley/ganish]</ref><ref>[http://www.karakorumexplorers.com]</ref> |
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==History== |
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The living historic village, popularly known as '''Ganish Khun''', is about one thousand years old, with a small community working towards improving its quality of life. With the spread of [[Islam]], Budinkuch, Berchatin,Shiskinkuch are the main castes in Ganish while QARABEKUCH, BANISATIN, BAKUCH,BADAKUCH, SOKUCH, Yarikutz,Rupikutz, Kuyokutz, Mamorokutz and Balkans are sub castes in Ganish - the then leading families of the area - constructed four mosques and watch towers dating back to the 16th and 17th centuries. These unique structures, which were decaying owing to the ravages of time and lack of financial and technical resources, have been restored to some of their old glory with the assistance from [[Norway]] and [[Spain]]. |
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Few years ago there were 14 ancient [[watch tower]]s built to defend the village from attack, but now only three of them are standing in good condition. |
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People of Ganish used to be famous for their raids against [[Nagar, Pakistan|Nagar]]. In the 19th century this was Hunza’s main stronghold against [[Ismailism]], and today it’s an integrated [[Shiite]] community. It’s [[Hunza-Nagar]]’s oldest settlement with an ancient village centre bursting with rejuvenated classic Hunza architecture. |
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[[caravan (travellers)|Caravans]] from Central Asia and China used to stay in this village because Ganish lies on the ancient [[Silk Route]]. Traces still can be seen on the [[Karakorum Highway]] n |
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the most oldest place in ganish is the Buldas where the ear Ganish Bridge, and are nowadays known as the [[Sacred Rocks of Hunza]].<ref> |
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[http://www.ganish.webs.com]</ref> |
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fountains are there in old time at that fountain water the ganish will be cultivated in main clutster of ganish |
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==Development, education, and tourism== |
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From the agricultural terraces surrounding the village can be seen breathtaking views of [[Karimabad]], the [[Baltit fort]], the Altit settlement and its [[Altit fort|fort]] as well as the famous [[Rakaposhi]], [[Ultar]], [[Golden Peak]], and [[Diran]] mountains. |
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A small but the oldest settlement is blessed with talented children, men and women. A small School '''Uswa Public School''' which was funded by one of a Shia welfare trust known as Jabir Bin Hayyan Trust started educating children in modern way, and now this school is one of the well known schools of Hunza providing [[physician|Doctors]], [[Engineers]] and lot of [[Social Workers]]. |
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IQRA a small [[asscociation]] is based in this village gathering funds from working men and women within the town and help desrving students and poor families, the association was found in 1998 by Muhammad Hussain (late). Now this Association has more than 100 members including women. |
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The newly graduates and current students of Ganish Village made an Association GSA '''Ganish Students Association''' in 2008. This was the first time that Students from this small town organized ever first seminar for students in Ganish. It was a positive and an appreciatable step towards the development of education. |
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Town Management Society TMS in Ganish, Hunza is funded by [[Japan]], motivating people in different means. |
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'''Iqra Foundation''' runs a hostel in karachi where about twelve outstanding students of different universities and colleges are staying.the hostel has a nice library and furnished rooms for students on affordable expenses. Admission into the hostel is based on merit. |
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==Distinctions== |
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Ali Gohar House |
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The '''Ali Gohar House''' in Ganish, Hunza, is located next to one of the iconic [[shikari]]s (watchtowers) of the town. It is said to be the oldest house in the village, and is typical of the residences of the [[Hunza (princely state)|Hunza]] nobility, with a winter house comprising storage spaces and a living space on the ground floor and a summer house with veranda above. The carved wooden detailing of the columns, capitals, and door frames is outstanding. With the densely packed fabric of the town, destabilization of the mud and stone structure had begun to threaten neighboring dwellings. The house is now used for meetings of the Ganish Society and for exhibitions. |
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The [[Ali]] Gohar House, a 400-year-old architectural masterpiece, formerly used by Hunza’s envoy to [[Kashgar]], is announced as one of the winners to receive the [[Award for Distinction]] in [[Unesco]] [[Asia]] [[Pacific]] [[Award]] 2009. |
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'''Ali Gohar House, was selected from 52 international entries by a panel of international conservation experts in architecture, urban planning, heritage conservation and landscape design.''' |
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The award for 2009, received entries from 14 countries in the region including [[Australia]], [[China]], [[India]], [[Korea]], [[Vietnam]], [[New Zealand]] and [[Thailand]]. Being involved in the rehabilitation of Ganish settlements since 1998, the [[Aga Khan]] Cultural Service, [[Pakistan]], on the request of the Ganish Khun Heritage Care and Social Welfare Society, initiated the physical conservation of the house in 2004. |
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‘Re-usability’ being the core component for restoration, the Ali Gohar House was intended to be used as a community center, providing working space to the Ganish society, encouraging women to congregate and work, and to be a center for arts, crafts and documentation of Ganish culture. This was planned in consultation with the community and the house has now been leased by the owner to the community. |
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During the restoration, it is ensured minimizing the appearance and unseen presence of all modern elements. The insertions needed for the adaptive re-use were designed in such a way, that it permits, if necessary, their removal or alteration in future without damaging the adjacent original fabric. |
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Minor modern materials such as the addition of basic electric and plumbing services were part of the new material incorporated in the historic building’s fabric. All such insertion were undertaken to retain authenticity and integrity of the original house. During the whole process, three missing historic wooden stairs were replaced by new ones to meet modern safety standards, whereas rest of the house remains in its original form. |
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Till date, the [[Unesco]] [[Asia-Pacific]] Heritage Award has received 311 entries from 23 territories, spanning a wide range of conservation projects from private residences to palace complexes. Many of the entries have set technical and social benchmarks for conservation in the region, while acting as catalysts for local preservation activity. |
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The award distribution ceremony is expected to take place in the first quarter of 2010 at Ganish, [[Hunza (princely state)|Hunza]], and will be attended by the representatives of Unesco, Ministry of Culture and Tourism, community and foreign embassies.<ref>http://www.unescobkk.org/culture/our-projects/</ref><ref>http://www.nation.com.pk/pakistan-news-newspaper-daily-english-online/print/Regional/02-Oct-2009/400yearold-house-to-get-Unesco-award</ref> |
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The pioneers of '''GANISH STUDENTS ASSOCIATIONS''' made such reforms, which will help and develop to communicate amongst students and professionals of the great Vally who are living wide world '''(GANISH to USA)''' they studied about the society elaborately i.e. inculcate and nurture people towards positivism especially focused and emphasized education, economics, mental and psychological training and develop structure of society and could play positive role in world community to create such an environment which would help people to prosperous.they want and have a hope to receive fruitful and meaningful output from their struggle for the betterment of society. |
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==See also== |
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* [[Hunza Valley]] |
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* [[Gilgit-Baltistan]] |
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[[Hunza Valley]] |
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* [[Murtazabad]] |
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* [[Chaboikushal]] |
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[[Gilgit-Baltistan]] |
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[[Murtazabad]] |
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[[Chaboikushal]] |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 12:47, 12 November 2012
Ganish | |
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| Country | Pakistan |
| Region | Gilgit–Baltistan |
| District | Hunza-Nagar |
| village | Ganish |
| Elevation | 2,240 m (7,500 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (PST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+6 (PDT) |
- For the Israeli model, see Sharon Ganish
Ganish is a village in Pakistan, distinct for being the oldest and first settlement on the ancient Silk Road in Hunza. It is located 90 km and 2.5 hours traveling time from Gilgit. Ganish means gold in Brushaski.
Ganish is the oldest and first settlement on the ancient Silk Road in Hunza, and is the site of various ancient watch towers, traditional mosques, religious centers,and a reservoir.
The Ali Gohar House in Ganish, Hunza, is located next to one of the iconic shikaris (watchtowers) of the town. The 400 year old house was awared the UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation in 2009. [1]
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