Paktia Province
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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,
Aerial view of a fort in Gardez, the capital of Paktia province
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
Gardez
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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
Paktia Province
…Nangarhar to the north, while also sharing a long international border with Pakistan’s Kurram and North Waziristan regions. The provincial capital is Gardez, which serves as the main administrative, economic, and military center of the region called Loya Paktia. Covering an area of approximately 6,400 square…
Hilltop outposts attributed to Alexander the Great
Forward Operating Base Gardez in 2007
Shuja Shah Durrani and Men in his decorated palace Wellcome V0050531