Khyber Pass

American  

[kahy-ber pas, pahs] / ˈkaɪ bər ˈpæs, ˈpɑs /

Sometimes Khaibar Pass

noun

1. the chief mountain pass between Pakistan and Afghanistan, west of Peshawar. 33 miles (53 kilometers) long; 6,825 feet (2,080 meters) high.

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Khyber Pass British  

/ ˈkaɪbə /

noun

1. a narrow pass over the Safed Koh Range between Afghanistan and Pakistan, over which came the Persian, Greek, Tatar, Mogul, and Afghan invasions of India; scene of bitter fighting between the British and Afghans (1838–42, 1878–80). Length: about 53 km (33 miles). Highest point: 1072 m (3518 ft)

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Etymology

Origin of Khyber Pass

First recorded in 1825–30; origin uncertain

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Khyber Pass

Thousands of travellers and hundreds of trucks laden with goods were left stranded last week by the closure the Torkham border crossing, at the western end of the fabled Khyber Pass.

From Reuters ● Sep. 15, 2023

One of the oldest cities in Asia, it stands at the entrance to the Khyber Pass, the main route between the two regions.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 31, 2023

“Monty Python” veteran Palin plays himself, a disheveled Western backpacker, as he explores high-altitude destinations, including Khyber Pass in Pakistan and Mount Everest base camp in Tibet.

From Washington Post ● May 7, 2020

He went on to Pakistan, then across the Khyber Pass into Afghanistan before being brought back to the US to stand trial.

From BBC ● May 22, 2019

He asked about the ride from Peshawar, the drive over the Khyber Pass.

From "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini