Bab-e-Khyber
 Bab-e-Khyber | |
| Location | Khyber Pass, FATA, Pakistan |
|---|---|
Bab-e-Khyber (Khyber Gate)[1] is a monument which stands at the entrance of the Khyber Pass in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) of Pakistan. Jamrud Fort is located on its right.[1]
History
It was built in the 10th century and in 1964 it was being repaired. It also a mark of Pakistan's North - Western - Frontier - Province, recently as Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and is seen as a mark of respect by KPK citizens .[1]
References
- 1 2 3 Beyond Bab-e-Khyber Naveed Hussain 22 January 2012 Express Tribune Retrieved 29 May 2014
Coordinates: 34°00′09″N 71°22′48″E / 34.0025°N 71.3800°E
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