Kuh-e Shashgal
Peak in Afghanistan
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Kuh-e Shashgal (also known as Gory Shashgal[2][3] or Mount Shashgal (Persian: کوه ششگل))[4] is a mountain peak in the Badakhshan Province in Afghanistan, near the eastern border of the country. It has a height of 6,290 m (20,640 ft) and a prominence height of 1,758 m (5,768 ft).[1] It is also known for being the isolation parent of Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa.
Prominence1,758 m (5,768 ft)[1]
| Kuh-e Shashgal | |
|---|---|
  Kuh-e Shashgal Location in Afghanistan | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 6,290 m (20,640 ft)[1] |
| Prominence | 1,758 m (5,768 ft)[1] |
| Listing | Ultra |
| Coordinates | 35°55′50″N 71°4′50″E[1] |
| Geography | |
| Location | Afghanistan |
| District | Kuran wa Munjan |
| Parent range | Hindu Kush |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | unclimbed |
| Easiest route | rock/snow/ice climb |
As of February 2026, there has been no recorded ascents on this mountain.[1]
