Muztagh Tower
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Muztagh Tower (Urdu: مز تاغ ٹاور), also Mustagh Tower; Muztagh: icy mountain), is a mountain situated in Baltoro Muztagh, which is a segment of the Karakoram range. It straddles the border of the Gilgit–Baltistan region of Pakistan and the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of China. Muztagh Tower is located between the basins of the Baltoro and Sarpo Laggo glaciers.[2]
Quick Facts Muztagh Tower مز تاغ ٹاور, Highest point ...
Muztagh Tower مز تاغ ٹاور | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 7,276 m (23,871 ft)[1] Ranked 90th |
Prominence | 1,710 m (5,610 ft)[1] |
Listing | Ultra |
Coordinates | 35°49′36″N 76°21′42″E[1] |
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Parent range | Karakoram |
Climbing | |
First ascent | 6 July 1956 by a British team |
Easiest route | glacier/snow/ice climb |
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Quick Facts Simplified Chinese, Transcriptions ...
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Simplified Chinese | 慕士塔格塔峰 | ||
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