Zone 01 Balookhar
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Zone code: IND-LAD-BLL-Zo01
Balookhar
Balu mkhar; Balookhar; sBallu mKhar; Balukhar
A few kilometres upstream from Khaltse. Until 2006 a military camp was established on the site.
none
ceramic, fortified structure, other, trash, undetermined structure
plateau, river
Comments on the environment: Right bank of the Indus. Greyish spur overlooking the river. One side is engraved with several stupas and inscriptions. At the top of the spur a former customs fort from the monarchic era. Lhatho on top of the ruin. Electric line.
gathered
scarce
open air
petroglyph
sandstone
wall
historic
Visits: Martin, Vernier (2004): surveyed
Laurianne, Bruneau (2006): surveyed
good
Comments on the condition: The petroglyphs have not been damaged despite the occupation of the site by a military camp and paintings on the piton. Excavation of the plateau for the military camp.
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Comments on the environment: Right bank of the Indus. Greyish spur overlooking the river. One side is engraved with several stupas and inscriptions. At the top of the spur a former customs fort from the monarchic era. Lhatho on top of the ruin. Electric line.
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Visits: Martin, Vernier (2004): surveyed
Laurianne, Bruneau (2006): surveyed
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Comments on the condition: The petroglyphs have not been damaged despite the occupation of the site by a military camp and paintings on the piton. Excavation of the plateau for the military camp.
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