Takur Ghar

Takur Ghar
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Highest point
Elevation3,191 m (10,469 ft)
Coordinates33°20′32″N 69°12′50″E / 33.3421°N 69.2138°E / 33.3421; 69.2138
Naming
Native nameكوۀ تاكر (Pashto)
Geography
LocationSoutheastern Afghanistan
ProvincePaktia
Parent rangeArma Mountains

Takur Ghar is a high mountain located in the Arma Mountains of southeastern Afghanistan. The peak is on the eastern border of the Shah-i-Kot Valley.

The peak of Takur Ghar was the location of fierce fighting between US Special Operations Forces and al-Qaeda insurgents, as well as Taliban fighters, during Operation Anaconda in March 2002 as part of the larger US war in Afghanistan. [1]

Takur Ghar is featured in the 2010 video game Medal of Honor.

References

  1. ^ Naylor, Sean (2005). Not a Good Day to Die: The Untold Story of Operation Anaconda. New York: Penguin Group.


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