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This site contains basic information on Islam and Sufism. My goal is to post material that would assist readers to gain some understanding of Islam and Sufism. The posts may include history, Islamic art, architecture, cultural and physical landscape and any other related material that has some educational merits. At this time the material is not organized and one has to scroll down to see the contents.

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Tag: Hunza

Silk Road- Hunza, Pakistan

he Silk Road traveled through a beautiful area of Pakistan before it crossed over to China. Here is a photograph taken in August in Hunza.  Mt. Rakaposhi (7788 m) is in the background..

Posted on June 12, 2018June 12, 2018Tags China, Gilgit-Baltistan, Hunza, Silk roadLeave a comment on Silk Road- Hunza, Pakistan

Silk Road route- A man in Balti ceremonial attire.

he Silk Road route  in the Hunza area of Pakistan. Here is a Balti man posing in the ceremonial attire.  The silk road brought prosperity to Muslim regions and China in the golden age of Islamic period (8th to 13th century).

Posted on May 29, 2018May 29, 2018Tags Gilgit- baltistan area, Hunza, Pakistan, Silk roadLeave a comment on Silk Road route- A man in Balti ceremonial attire.
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