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, 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 period and reached its greatest era during Timurid rule, particularly under the reign of Shah Rokh.

Together with Badghis, Farah, and Ghor provinces, it makes up the north-western region of Afghanistan. Its primary city and administrative capital is Herat City. The province of Herat is divided into about 17 districts and contains over 2,000 villages.

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 Afghanistan from 1793 to 1863, and one of the three main khanates that existed in 19th century ...

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 agricultural oases. The capital is a center of Afghan trade with Iran and Turkmenistan.

Herat has a long history as a centre for Sufism, the mystical branch of Islam. It became part of the area then known as Khurasan, which reached its peak of civilization in the twelfth century.

May 31, 2022 · 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.

Herat is a city located in western Afghanistan. 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 civilizations, including …

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 Travel Guide.

From its origins as an outpost of the Achaemenid Empire, the city of Herat has undergone extensive transformation over 3 millennia.