Herat Citadel - Wikipedia
WEBThe Citadel of Herat (Pashto: سکندرۍ کلا ; Dari: ارگ هرات), also known as the Citadel of Alexander, and locally known as Qala Iktyaruddin (Pashto ; Dari: قلعه اختیارالدین), is located in the center of Herat in Afghanistan. It dates back to 330 BC, when Alexander the Great and his army arrived to what is now ...
Herat - Wikipedia
WEBAn ancient civilization on the Silk Road between West Asia, Central Asia, and South Asia, [6] it serves as a regional hub in the country's west. 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.
Herat Citadel | Afghanistan, Asia | Attractions - Lonely Planet
WEBHerat Citadel. Towering over the Old City, the Herat Citadel has watched over Herat’s successes and setbacks with its imposing gaze for centuries. The oldest building in Herat, it is believed to stand on the foundations of a fort built by Alexander the Great.
Qila Ikhtiarudin, Herat Citadel - قلعه اختیارالدین، ارگ هرات
WEBWenn Sie in die Stadt Herat reisen, wird eine große und alte Burg Aufmerksamkeit erregen. Die Burg, die Alexander dem Großen zugeschrieben wird und als Zitadelle von Herat oder „Qala Ikhtiaruddin“ bekannt ist, ist ein sehr wertvolles antikes Denkmal.
Herat National Museum – Herat, Afghanistan - Atlas Obscura
WEBFeb 11, 2014 · Discover Herat National Museum in Herat, Afghanistan: Despite a history of destruction, this former citadel survives to document Afghanistan's oft overlooked history.
Old City of Herat - World Monuments Fund
WEBThe Old City of Herat in Western Afghanistan has a long history of rebuilding and restoration. The city was destroyed twice by the Mongols, in 1221 A.D. and 1383 A.D., and was reconstructed as the capital of the Central Asia’s Timurid Empire in the fifteenth century. Before Genghis Khan arrived and left his mark on the city, Alexander the ...
Herat | Silk Roads Programme - UNESCO
WEBA pious and scholarly man who preferred the rewards of peace to wider conquests, he seems to have been a capable leader, and became supreme ruler upon Tamerlane’s death (in 1405 AD), and held the vast empire together for the next fifty years with Herat (rather than Samarkand) as its capital.
Herat - Explore the vibrant city of Herat | Asia xplore
WEBOne of Afghanistan’s biggest and most significant cities, Herat City is situated in the western region of the nation. It has a long history and was a significant hub of trade and business for many years due to its advantageous location along the Silk Road.
Herat: The Pearl of Khorasan — Google Arts & Culture
WEBFrom its origins as an outpost of the Achaemenid Empire, the city of Herat has undergone extensive transformation over 3 millennia. Contested between both despotic and enlightened rulers of...
Herat Citadel - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)
WEBVery nice and beautiful citadel in heart of Herat city. Around citadel is very nice local bazaar and behind citadel you can bye the best and famous Afgan ice cream. Entrance is 500 Afgan for foreigners and working time in Ramazan is from 9:00-13:00. In other months citadel is open from 9:00-16:00. Closed on Friday.