The 14th century Amburiq Mosque represents the first Islamic religious monument in the Shigar Valley built by Irani craftsmen who were travelling with the Kashmiri preacher, Syed Ali Hamdani. The mosque was built using the traditional cribbage and cator technique, which also possesses rich carved motifs and strong structural elements. In 1998, Aga Khan Cultural Services Pakistan with funding from Royal Norwegian Embassy, Islamabad restored the mosque in partnership with local community. In 2005 it was recognized with a UNESCO Award of Heritage Conservation. Amburiq Mosque, Skardu, Pakistan
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