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Makkam Destination Guide
Discover Makkam in Afghanistan
Makkam in the region of Paktia is a place located in Afghanistan - some 64 mi or ( 103 km ) South-East of Kabul , the country's capital .
Local time in Makkam is now 01:19 PM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Kabul " with a UTC offset of 4.5 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger cities might be interesting for you: Tarakah, Tanah, Taghostay, Maidan Khulah, and Mehtar Lam. When in this area, you might want to check out Tarakah . Are you looking for some initial hints on what might be interesting in Makkam ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
Ayub Kheyl
Ayub Kheyl (Ab Khail) is a small village 7 miles outside Khost, Afghanistan. It was the site on July 27, 2002 of a firefight by US soldiers, assisted by Afghan militia, against militants in the village. After the fight, the Americans captured the wounded 15-year-old Omar Khadr, who they learned was a Canadian citizen. He was among the youngest persons detained at Guantanamo Bay detention camp and the last Western citizen held there.
Located at 33.63 69.71 (Lat./Long.); Less than 16 km away
Peiwar Pass
The Peiwar Kotal Pass, also spelled Paywar, is one of the mountain passes that connect the Paktia Province of Afghanistan and the Kurram Agency in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas of Pakistan.
Located at 33.97 69.87 (Lat./Long.); Less than 24 km away
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