Qargha

Qargha

Qargha

Town in Kabul, Afghanistan

Qargha (Dari: قرغه; Pashto: قرغې) is a town located to the west of Kabul, Afghanistan, where many people go for recreation and entertainment purposes. Its main attraction is the Qargha Dam, which is named after the town. There are also parks, amusement rides, boat rides, horse rides, and many Afghan restaurants with open lounge areas.

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Located east of the town sits the former Camp Qargha of the larger National Military Academy of Afghanistan.[1] A few miles to the northwest is Paghman. Both towns attract many local and foreign tourists, especially during public holidays.[2][3]

On 27 August 1986, there were large explosions in an army ammunition depot in the town.[4]

On 22 June 2012, twenty people including security personnel were killed in the area during a terrorist attack.[5]

See also

References

  1. [1]
    "'Sandhurst in the sand' academy announced by Philip Hammond". Telegraph. 29 March 2012.
  2. [2]
    "Water in Lake Qargha Rises Bringing More Tourists". TOLOnews. 23 April 2023. Retrieved 2024-04-10.
  3. [3]
    "IEA's minister along with dozens of orphans visit Qargha Lake". Ariana News. June 11, 2023. Retrieved 2024-04-10.
  4. [4]
    "Massive Explosions Rip Afghan Munitions Depot : Ammunition Explodes in Afghan Army Depot Blast". Los Angeles Times. August 27, 1986. Retrieved 2024-04-21.
  5. [5]
    "Witnesses Describe Brazen Attack on Resort Hotel Near Kabul". New York Times. June 22, 2012. Retrieved 2015-11-13.

34°33′N 69°03′E


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