Takur Ghar
Appearance
Takur Ghar | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 3,191 m (10,469 ft) |
Coordinates | 33°20′32″N 69°12′50″E / 33.3421°N 69.2138°E |
Naming | |
Native name | كوۀ تاكر (Pashto) |
Geography | |
Location | Southeastern Afghanistan |
Province | Paktia |
Parent range | Arma 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
[edit]- ^ Naylor, Sean (2005). Not a Good Day to Die: The Untold Story of Operation Anaconda. New York: Penguin Group.