Takur Ghar

Takur Ghar
Highest point
Elevation	3,191 m (10,469 ft)
Coordinates	33°20′32″N 69°12′50″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

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