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.

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

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

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