Fun facts about Herat
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Herat was first recorded in ancient times, but its precise date of foundation is unknown.
Herat
Afghanistan
Herat, also written as Harat or Hirat, and historically known as Haraiva, Horeiva and Hires, is a city in western Afghanistan, serving as the capital and largest city of Herat Province. It has long been the third-largest city of Afghanistan.
From the “History” section
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Herat is connected by a road network with several cities, including Torghundi and Qala e Naw.
Herat
Afghanistan
Herat, also written as Harat or Hirat, and historically known as Haraiva, Horeiva and Hires, is a city in western Afghanistan, serving as the capital and largest city of Herat Province. It has long been the third-largest city of Afghanistan.
From the “Geography” section
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The city has an estimated population of 673,273 settled residents, with Tajiks being the majority.
Herat
Afghanistan
Herat, also written as Harat or Hirat, and historically known as Haraiva, Horeiva and Hires, is a city in western Afghanistan, serving as the capital and largest city of Herat Province. It has long been the third-largest city of Afghanistan.
From the “Demographics” section
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Herat's economy is mainly based on agriculture, trade, transport, and tourism, with the province famous for grapes and saffron.
Herat
Afghanistan
Herat, also written as Harat or Hirat, and historically known as Haraiva, Horeiva and Hires, is a city in western Afghanistan, serving as the capital and largest city of Herat Province. It has long been the third-largest city of Afghanistan.
From the “Economy” section
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The famous Musalla of Gawhar Shah of Herat consists of five minarets and several mausoleums.
Herat
Afghanistan
Herat, also written as Harat or Hirat, and historically known as Haraiva, Horeiva and Hires, is a city in western Afghanistan, serving as the capital and largest city of Herat Province. It has long been the third-largest city of Afghanistan.
From the “History” section
Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Photo: Yves Picq http://veton.picq.fr · CC BY-SA 3.0