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Gebek Kala

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Gebek Kala

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Gebek Kala (Chechen) is a mountain peak in the Kazbek district of Dagestan, with an elevation of 917 meters (3, 009 ft) above sea level. The name of a Chechen translated as "strengthening (castle) Gebek". In the area of Mount Gebek Kala was the last battle of the Chechens and who came to their aid with Laks Mongol troops.

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