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Herat

Administration
Full nameHerāt
Native nameهرات
Settlement typeCity
CountryAfghanistan
ProvinceHerat Province
Geography
Elevation3018.4 ft (920 m)
Demography
Total Population397456 (2006)
Other information
Time zoneAfghanistan Standard Time (UTC+4:30)

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Herāt (Persian / ) is the capital of Herat province in Afghanistan. It is the third largest city of Afghanistan, with a population of about 397,456 as of 2006. It is situated in the valley of the Hari River, which flows from the mountains of central Afghanistan to the Karakum Desert in Turkmenistan. The city is linked with Kandahar and Mazar-e-Sharif via highway 1 or the ring road that stretches across the country. It is also linked to the city of Mashad in Iran through the Islam Qala border town or border checkpoint.

Situated in a fertile area, Herāt dates back to the Avestan times and was traditionally known for its wine. The city has a number of historic sites, including the Citadel of Alexander and the Mosallah Complex. During the Middle Ages Herāt became one of the important cities of Khorasan, as it was known as the pearl of Khorasan. It was made independent in 1717 from the Safavid dynasty by the Afghans until 1736 when the Hotaki dynasty was defeated by the Afsharids, which finally became part of the Durrani Empire in 1747. It saw some actions during the 19th century Anglo-Afghan wars. Much of the city has been spared from destructions that occurred in other cities of Afghanistan during the 1978-present wars.

Herāt lies on the ancient trade routes of the Middle East, Central and South Asia. The roads from Herāt to Iran, Turkmenistan, and other parts of Afghanistan are still strategically important. As the gateway to Iran, it collects the highest amount of customs revenue for Afghanistan. The city has an airport which is planned to be turned into an international airport.

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Chicago Tribune--KABUL - Three armed insurgents were killed, two wounded and 12 arrested by Afghan and coalition forces in operations in Maidan Wardak, Nangarhar, Laghman, Helmand, and -Herat- provinces during the past 24 hours, the interior ministry said - Date : Mon, 02 Jan 2012 08:31:29 GMT
US renews push for talks with Taliban - CBS News Tweet this news
CBS News--A former Taliban militant hands over his weapon to -Herat- governor Dawood Shah Saba, right, during a joining ceremony with the Afghan government in -Herat-, Afghanistan, Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2011. About 10 former Taliban militants from -Herat- p - Date : Fri, 30 Dec 2011 13:19:33 GMT
9 Taliban militants join peace process in Herat province - Khaama Press Tweet this news
Khaama Press--By Ghanizada - Thu Dec 29, 8:47 pm Thursday, December 29, 2011 - According to local authorities in western Afghanistan, at least 9 Taliban militants joined the reconciliation program in western -Herat- province. While speaking during a press - Date : Thu, 29 Dec 2011 16:26:54 GMT
Photos: Iran Contemporary Painting Biennial kicks off at Saba institute - Payvand Tweet this news
Payvand--The 8th edition of Iran Contemporary Painting Biennial opened Thursday with a new glance at the paintings of the -Herat- School. Organized by the Visual Art Department of the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance, the biennial opened at the Sa - Date : Sat, 31 Dec 2011 17:24:15 GMT
Several militants detained in Afghan Army operations - Khaama Press Tweet this news
Khaama Press--The statement also said, several improvised explosive devices were also seized and defused at western -Herat- province and more than 500 kilograms of Hashish was discovered in southern Kandahar province. In the meantime, officials in souther - Date : Sun, 01 Jan 2012 10:35:16 GMT
Those who gave their lives in military service in 2011 - Tribune Review Tweet this news
Tribune Review--Marine Staff Sgt Patrick Ryan Dolphin, 29, of Moscow, died while supporting combat operations in -Herat- province, Afghanistan. He was assigned to 2nd Marine Special Operations Battalion, Marine Special Operations Regiment, US Marine Corps - Date : Sun, 01 Jan 2012 12:47:55 GMT
US considers Taliban commander transfer back to Afghanistan - GlobalPost Tweet this news
GlobalPost--Captured Taliban fighters are presented to the media in -Herat-, Afghanistan on November 30, 2011. -Herat- security forces captured four insurgents from -Herat-, officials said in a statement. (Aref Karimi/AFP/Getty Images) The United States i - Date : Fri, 30 Dec 2011 18:24:37 GMT
Afghanistan, China sign first oil contract - USA TODAY Tweet this news
USA TODAY--Bidding information for blocks in neighboring Balkh province will be released at end of February, and for the western -Herat- province by next summer, he said. The ministry listed the initial value of the project with CNPC as $700 million. ... - Date : Wed, 28 Dec 2011 15:47:07 GMT
Day in pictures: 28 December 2011 - BBC News Tweet this news
BBC News--An Afghan border policewoman takes part in a live firing exercise in -Herat-. Afghanistan is due to take over security from the Nato-led Isaf force by the end of 2014. Cubans lined up outside the Spanish consulate in Havana on the closing date - - Date : Wed, 28 Dec 2011 13:55:44 GMT
3 NATO troops killed by bomb in Afghanistan - USA TODAY Tweet this news
USA TODAY--By Hoshang Hashimi, AP A former Taliban militant, left, hands over his weapon to -Herat- governor Dawood Shah Saba during a joining ceremony with the Afghan government in -Herat-, Afghanistan, on Wednesday. By Hoshang Hashimi, AP A former Talib - Date : Wed, 28 Dec 2011 12:24:39 GMT

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History of Afghanistan
Ariana * Khorasan
Timeline




Twelve largest cities in Afghanistan by population

Kabul * Kandahar * Herat * Mazar-i-Sharif * Kunduz * Taloqan * Jalalabad * Ghazni * Charikar * Sar-e Pol * Puli Khumri * Sheberghan

Architecture of Persia and Iran

ElementsBazaars * The Persian Garden (hayāt) * Windcatchers * Shabestan * Kucheh * Talar * Iwan * Howz * Panjdari * Hashti * Andaruni * Biruni (Persian architecture) * Dalan e Vorudi * Qanat * Kariz * Gonbad * Ab anbar * Yakhchal * Caravanserais * Robats * Burj * Khaneqah * Tekyeh * Sahn * Imamzadeh * Mosques
Notable traditional citiesArchitecture of Tehran * Bam * Bukhara * Ctesiphon, Derbent * Herat * Isfahan * Kashan * Merv * Mashad * Persepolis * Qazvin * Qom * Samarkand * Shahrisabz * Shiraz * Susa * Tabriz * Takht-i-Suleiman (Takht-e Soleyman) * Yazd * Gur-e Amir
History and theoryTraditional Persian residential architecture * Traditional water sources of Persian antiquity * Islamic architecture * Sassanid architecture * Pre-Parsi style * Parsi style * Parthian style * Khorasani style * Razi style * Azari style * Isfahani style
ListsList of ab anbars of Qazvin * List of historical Iranian architects * List of mosques * Args, Castles, and Ghal'ehs * List of Ziyarat-gahs

Herat Province

CapitalHerat
DistrictsAdraskan * Chishti Sharif * Farsi * Ghoryan * Gulran * Guzara * Hirat * Injil * Karukh * Kohsan * Kushk * Kushki Kuhna * Obe * Pashtun Zarghun * Shindand * Zinda Jan
CitiesAdraskan * Azizabad * Baluchi * Bazargan * Chisht * Chishti Sharif * Farsi * Ghurian * Gulran * Guzara * Herat * Injil * Islam Qala * Karukh * Kohsan * Kushk * Kushki Kuhna * Obe * Pashtun Zarghun * Sabzawar * Shindand * Towraghondi * Zendeh Jan *
LandmarksHerat citadel * Khwaja 'Abd Allah Ansari shrine * Friday Mosque of Herat * Tomb of Queen Goharshad * Herat City Old Fort



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