Ali Masjid Fort, Military fort in Khyber District, Pakistan.
The fortification stands at the narrowest section of Khyber Pass, positioned 3,174 feet above sea level with views over a deep mountain gorge.
Built in 1837 by Afghan ruler Dost Mohammad Khan, the fort changed hands during the Anglo-Afghan Wars before becoming part of Pakistan in 1947.
The fort and shrine derive their name from Ali, cousin of Prophet Muhammad, with a boulder containing what locals consider his handprint.
The fort requires special permits for visits due to its location in a restricted zone of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province near the Afghan border.
The valley walls surrounding the fort display military insignias of various regiments that served during the British colonial period.
Location: Khyber District
GPS coordinates: 34.03361,71.25611
Latest update: April 2, 2025 08:49
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