Gardez is a city in southeastern Afghanistan, serving as the capital of Paktia Province. It is within the jurisdiction of Gardez District and has an estimated population of 105,278 people. Mulawai Hab
The Paktia Bala Hisar (fortress)
Hilltop outposts attributed to Alexander the Great
Forward Operating Base Gardez in 2007
Shuja Shah Durrani and Men in his decorated palace Wellcome V0050531
Paktia is one of the southeastern provinces of Afghanistan and is widely regarded as a region of major strategic, cultural, and tribal significance. It borders Khost to the south, Paktika to the east,
Gardez
…Gardez is a city in southeastern Afghanistan, serving as the capital of Paktia Province. It is within the jurisdiction of Gardez District and has an estimated population of 105,278 people. Mulawai Habibullah Akhundzada is the current mayor…
5th century marble of the Hindu god Ganesha found in Gardez
U.S. military personnel during a fire mission (2013)
Snow-covered mountains in Paktia province