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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
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

The peak of Takur Ghar was the location of fierce fighting between US Special Operations Forces and al-Qaida operatives and Taliban fighters during Operation Anaconda in March 2002 as part of the larger US war in Afghanistan. See also Battle of Takur Ghar.[1]

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

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