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Ganesh Village is a small and ancient village on the KKH in central Hunza. Originally a single compact cluster of houses, greater Ganish now comprises about seven clusters of dwellings. Ganish was recognized for its strategic location on the brench of the Silk Road leading out of the Karakorum into Uighur China (Xing Kiang). The historic village was restored by the Aga Khan Cultural Service focus on three physical components, Pharee, a historic water pond, Sawab Ha, (the house of benediction) two storied, and two roomed with carved wooden elements, Jataq open space used for the common and shared activities of the community and the Mosques The ancient house in Hunza has received the UNESCOs Heritage Award for 2009. The House, a 400-year-old architectural masterpiece, formerly used by envoy of Mir of Hunza.
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