Herat - Wikipedia 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 became one of the important cities of Khorasan, as it was known as the Pearl of Khorasan [7]
Herat | Afghanistan, Map, History, Facts | Britannica 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
Herat Province - Wikipedia 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-western region of Afghanistan
Herat - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 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 its sumptuous court life and musical performance and its tradition of miniature paintings
Herat (1793–1863) - Wikipedia 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
Herat - City located in western Afghanistan - The World Countries 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 Persian, Greek, Mongol, and others The city has been a centre of trade, culture, and learning throughout its history
Herat: The Pearl of Khorasan — Google Arts Culture From 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
Herat - Wikitravel 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 has a history of more than 3000 years
Herat - Darya Expeditions Herat, located in the fertile valley of the Hari River in western Afghanistan, is one of the country’s most historic and culturally rich cities Often referred to as the “Pearl of Khorasan” , Herat has long been a center of art, culture, learning, and architecture, dating back over 2,500 years