From Stars to Stones: The Cultural and Linguistic Roots of the Name ‘Skardu’ by Muhammad Nazir, Sajjad Hussain

“…The current research explores the etymology of the name Skardu, a city in Pakistan's Baltistan region. Historical evidences show that the name Skardu is a blend of elements from local culture and exotic influence, and linguistically it is rooted in Balti, an old Tibetan dialect spoken in the Baltistan region. …”
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From Stars to Stones: The Cultural and Linguistic Roots of the Name ‘Skardu’ by Muhammad Nazir, Sajjad Hussain

“…The current research explores the etymology of the name Skardu, a city in Pakistan's Baltistan region. Historical evidences show that the name Skardu is a blend of elements from local culture and exotic influence, and linguistically it is rooted in Balti, an old Tibetan dialect spoken in the Baltistan region. …”
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