Herat dates back to Avestan times and was traditionally known for its wine. The city has a number of historic sites, including the Herat Citadel and the Musalla Complex. During the Middle Ages, …

Herat, city in western Afghanistan, lying on the Harirud River, south of the Sefid Kuh, at an elevation of 3,026 feet (922 meters). The city increased in importance during the Sasanian …

Herat (Dari: هرات) is one of the thirty-four provinces of Afghanistan, located in the western part of the country. Together with Badghis , Farah , and Ghor provinces, it makes up the north …

The Principality of Herat [1] [2] [3] (Persian: شاهزاده‌نشین هرات), the Emirate of Herat [4] (Persian: امارت هرات), the Herat Khanate [5] (Persian: خان‌نشین هرات) or simply Herat (Persian: هرات) was a state in …

Herat, velayat (province) in western Afghanistan with its capital at Herat city. The province is traversed from east to west by the Harirud River, along which most of the people live in …

Herat’s greatest era was during the Timurid rule, when it was a centre of science and culture. As the capital of the Timurid empire, it boasted many fine religious buildings and was famous for …

Of the chief cities of medieval region of Khorassan, only Herat still presents a substantial and lively city on its original site, with sufficient architectural remains to convey a sense of …

It is the capital of Herat Province and is one of the country’s largest and historically significant cities. Herat has a rich history that dates back over 2,000 years, with influences from various …

2022年5月31日 · Herat is the second largest city in Afghanistan, located in the north western part of Afghanistan. It is famous as Nagin Aseeya or Diamond of Asia in some literature. The city …

2024年11月15日 · Herat is the third-largest city in Afghanistan and serves as the capital of Herat Province. It is located in the western part of the country. Learn about Herat in this Afghanistan …