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Buzurg ki Ziarat
- Value Attachment
- Age
- Nature product
- Location Yasin-Thoi-Thilti
- Vallery yasin
Buzurg ki Ziarat
Value
Attachment
Location
Yasin-Thoi-Thilti
Nature
product
Risk
High
Genesis
Ziarat of buzurg located along the main Thoi road. According to legend buzurg came on a horse and disappeared on this location, the boulders and stones have imprints of hoof of horse, Name of Allah, an eye and a rock shaped as horse saddle. A plant also surrounds these boulders named Shavo in local language (considered to be sacred) and people believe that fairies live in this plant. People visit on Thursday and Friday, light oil lamps and make wishes. Site is located alongside main Thoi village road and is not covered or protected by any means thus have high risk of environmental damage and degradation.
Old House Begal
- Value Adaptation
- Age 700 years old
- Nature product
- Location Yasin_Harp_thoi
- Vallery yasin
Sandi graves(lobadung)
- Value Abandonment
- Age 800-1200
- Nature product
- Location it is located opposite of Madhuri for, Yasin Valley
- Vallery yasin
Sandi graves(lobadung)
Value
Abandonment
Location
it is located opposite of Madhuri for, Yasin Valley
Nature
product
Age
800-1200
Genesis
The ancient graveyard around 800-1200 years old, the graves depict the ancient process of burial of the time. The site is associated with the Shamoon family and whenever someone from the family dies they use this graveyard. Mass graves are also present in this graveyard and these are called Lipotasa which was a house shaped structure located at the top of mountain and people of Shammon tribe before Islam used to place dead bodies inside it. There were two compartments, one was elevated in which dead body was placed and the other one was in depth and in it bones of the dead one were thrown on the arrival of the new dead body. The site is under social risk, people from other areas visit and dig ancient graves in search of treasure/valuables
Shamoon House
- Value Attachment
- Age
- Nature Product
- Location Sandi/ Opposite to Shammon Graveyard, Yasin Valley
- Vallery yasin
Shamoon House
Value
Attachment
Location
Sandi/ Opposite to Shammon Graveyard, Yasin Valley
Nature
Product
Risk
High
Genesis
The House is used for residential purpose by the Shamoon family and is around 1000 years old. The vernacular house is made of walnut wood and mud mortar with 4 pillars; each of which is uniquely crafted. Few ancient pottery items are also present in the house. The German association and Aga Khan Cultural Services Program restored the house in 2016. People from many other villages come to visit this ancient house. The house is well maintained by the Shamoon family.
Ghujalti bala caves
- Value Abandonment
- Age
- Nature product
- Location Ghujalti, Yasin Valley
- Vallery yasin
Ghujalti bala caves
Value
Abandonment
Location
Ghujalti, Yasin Valley
Nature
product
Risk
Low
Genesis
Caves from prehistoric times depict the ancient way of living. These caves are very old and still have some remains of the bones and pottery items, with fire marks inside them. Several purposes are mentioned by the locals for them for example, they were used in the past as fighting bunkers, few say it was made by the shepherds, and few people told that women were taken to these caves at the time of giving birth. The site is not being used by anyone now so there is no risk other than environmental degradation or damage by natural disaster. These caves were used by the locals and army earlier but no one uses them now. Many stories are associated with these caves.
story related to walnut tree
- Value Cache
- Age
- Nature Product
- Location Sandhi, Yasin Valley
- Vallery yasin
story related to walnut tree
Value
Cache
Location
Sandhi, Yasin Valley
Nature
Product
Genesis
Story related to the presence of supernatural beings near the walnut tree. The people relate various activities with these Jinns, and fear to get the the fruit from it. Few people have seen the Jinn in the evening time, but no one is ever hurt from this creature and people are afraid to go near this tree.
Madori fort
- Value Abandonment
- Age
- Nature product
- Location Sandi, Yasin Valley
- Vallery yasin
Madori fort
Value
Abandonment
Location
Sandi, Yasin Valley
Nature
product
Risk
high
Genesis
The fort was built by the locals as a protective spot in case of foreign invasion and a decisive war of locals with Dogra Sikhs was fought at this point and hundreds of local warriors lost their lives in the war. Only one of boundary wall of the fort remains now and is used by tourists and locals. The fort was located at a high spot as a strategic point for defence, and in case of war or threat, a fire is lit on the top of the mountain to inform the locals regarding the threat. Locals have fought with the British, Chinese and Dogra Sikhs at this location. The fort is at high risk as it is located on the top of mountain; risk of erosion and environmental degradation, major parts of fort are not intact and only have the remains in form of stones.
Shoqa Craft
- Value Abandonment
- Age
- Nature Practice
- Location Bujayot, Yasin Valley
- Vallery yasin
Shoqa Craft
Value
Abandonment
Location
Bujayot, Yasin Valley
Nature
Practice
Risk
high
Genesis
Shoqa is a traditional apparel for the people of Yasin, it was used by the locals for several occasions like weddings and festivals. It is a long coat made of wool and has embroidery on it. There are two types of Shoqa one is simple and other one is fancy (with heavy embroidery on it). Less wool and craft making practice in the region is affecting the production of this craft, it requires skill and a lot of time to make a traditional Shoqa so is used less now. The traditional Shoqa is now replaced by modern coats which are readily available in the market and are also cheap. The skill is not transferred to the next generation and thus is under high risk of extinction as less wool and trained craftsman are present now.
Forbidden crops
- Value Cache
- Age
- Nature Practice
- Location Yasin Valley
- Vallery yasin
Forbidden crops
Value
Cache
Location
Yasin Valley
Nature
Practice
Genesis
According to the story people of Yasin couldn't grow tobacco, chillies and onions, whoever grows these items was found dead, so some Aalim from Peshawar visited the valley and prayed. He disappeared for 30 minutes, returned and told the people about the story of old lady living in the Chartoi Date in Yasin. He said that these fairies are real and they fly in the air and smell of these items makes them uncomfortable.
Wood Art
- Value Abandonment
- Age
- Nature Practice
- Location Yasin Valley
- Vallery yasin
Wood Art
Value
Abandonment
Location
Yasin Valley
Nature
Practice
Risk
high
Genesis
Wooden art in vernacular houses, these artsworks are different in every house and are unique. These are found in all vernacular houses across the valley. Artworks include motifs, pallets, floral pattern, water streams, small stars etc using chalk. This artwork is made during the Turkhamrezi festival and women made these various patterns inside their houses using chalk. It is still celebrated during the festivals.
Tukhmrezi
- Value Attachment
- Age
- Nature Practice
- Location Takht - o - khatam/ Raja's house/ Nambardar house, Yasin Valley
- Vallery yasin
Tukhmrezi
Value
Attachment
Location
Takht - o - khatam/ Raja's house/ Nambardar house, Yasin Valley
Nature
Practice
Risk
Low
Genesis
This festival is related to the freedom of people from the cannibal King 'Shiri Badad'. It is believed that according to the legend stories, the cannibal king once tasted a calf which tasted different. He ordered the chef to find out what makes the meat so different. Upon investigation, it was found out that the mother of the calf died, so the woman who owned it fed the calf her own milk. To which the king thought that if an animal can taste so delicious due to human milk, it's only that human babies will taste better. And then he started eating human babies as food. The festival is celebrated throughout the valley and people make various wooden torch and other special foods.
Mirza Kachat
- Value Attachment
- Age
- Nature Practice
- Location Yasin Valley
- Vallery yasin
Mirza Kachat
Value
Attachment
Location
Yasin Valley
Nature
Practice
Risk
Low
Genesis
Story associated with a peer came from Tajikistan the tyrant ruler kept an Imam/Peer in isolation where he had a fight with a Jinn. He controlled the Jinn and when the Jinn was in control and Peer wanted to kill him, the Jinn requested not to kill him, and in return he would serve the Peer for his life. It is said the the Siliherang Megalith (stones) were also set by the same Jinn. Every Friday, this Jinn used to play music and celebrate but they stopped doing this in recent times.