Herat

English: Herat is the third largest city of Afghanistan with a population of nearly 400,000, which is a multi-ethnic society. The city is the capital of Herat Province, located in the western part of the country. It is the gateway to neighboring Iran.

Views of the city

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  2009
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  2009
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  2009
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  Winter 2011
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  Summer 2011
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Citadel of Herat

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  Herat Citadel during winter
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  Herat Citadel during winter-2
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  Herat Citadel during winter-3
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  Herat Citadel during summer
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  Herat Citadel during summer-2
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  Museum inside the citadel

Other notable places

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  The main mosque of the city (Friday Mosque)
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  Musalla Complex
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  A family entertainment area which is being developed
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  Herat University
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  Inside the Herat Airport
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  U.S. consulate