Gebek Kala

Gebek Kala (Chechen: Гебек-кхала[1]) is a mountain peak in the Kazbek district of Dagestan, with an elevation of 917 meters (3,009 ft) above sea level.

Gebek Kala
Chechen: Гебек-кхала[1]
Highest point
Coordinates43.1034°N 46.6388°E / 43.1034; 46.6388
Geography
Gebek Kala is located in Russia
Gebek Kala
Gebek Kala

The name of a Chechen translated as "strengthening (castle) Gebek".[1]

In the area of Mount Gebek Kala was the last battle of the Chechens and who came to their aid with Laks Mongol troops.[2]

Notes

    References
    1. Сулейманов А. Топонимия Чечни. Грозный: ГУП «Книжное издательство», 2006
    2. «Чеченцы: история и современность» / Составление и общая редакция Ю.А. Айдаева. — Москва: Мир дому твоему, 1996. — 352 с. — ISBN 5-87553-005-7.
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