Norwegian and Pakistani professionals assess the condition of the rock surface. Photo: Directorate for Cultural Heritage, Lyder Marstrander

The Directorate for Cultural Heritage is involved in a project which aims to conserve, manage and organize rock carvings on a mountain in the Hunza valley, near Karakoram Highway at the gate of the Himalayas. The project is implemented by Aga Khan Cultural Service Pakistan (AKCSP) and supported by the Norwegian embassy in Islamabad. Countless images, such as mountain goats, horses, riders, human and geometrical figures date from prehistoric time. Passing pilgrims have carved inscriptions in many languages up to 6-7th century AD.