GC42XAW (ISAF) Resolute Support HQ Memorial (Traditional Cache) in Afghanistan created by cstm

This cache has been archived.

cstm: I have been in close contact with Andriusk and submitted him also the detailed description of the last maintenance, when the cache had been moved 3 meters. As Andriusk told me the cable tray is about to be closed, so the spot for the petling is not any longer available.
So after a little bit more than two years this cache is archived.
Thanks to all who supported and support Afganistan on its way to a save and secure future.

I hope that even without this cache some people will find the memorial on HQ's grounds.

GC42XAW ▼

A cache by cstm Message this owner

Hidden : 12/17/2012

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Size: Size: micro (micro)

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Geocache Description:

A simple 10cm Petling at a spot that most people here at ISAF HQ have never seen. As most caches in Afghanistan this is for savety reasons located inside a military secured camp. You will need an appropriate military or civilian ID to enter this secure area. The cache location and description have been approved by the local force protection and BSG commander.

Most workers at the ISAF headquarters at Kabul have never seen this stone plate which reminds on an Afghan soldier who fought against the British. The memorial was donated by ISAF in 2008. It carries an inscription in Arabic (Pashtu/Dari?) and English.

It quotes:
Arabic Quran Quote
"'Not equal are the Companions of the fire and the Companions of the Heaven; it is the companions of the Heaven that will achieve felicity.' Chapter (59) sūrat l-ḥashr (The Gathering)"

"Shrine of the Mujahid matyred soldier who fought against the British invasion during Amanullah Khan era. Donated by ISAF 2008"

Arabic Quran Quote
"'To Allah we belong and to Him is our return.' Chapter (2) sūrat l-baqarah (The Cow)"

The location is well covered from most views and a really save era. It is easy to find as in a military environment long searches and crawling on the ground might be considered suspicious. You don't have to get down to the ground to grap the petling but to reach out. It is not at the memorial but at the wall.
Many, many thanks to Clever Clogs who performed a maintenance on the cache, preventing me from travelling more than 5,000 km .
Bring your own pen.