Heritage

Two newly curated galleries displaying historical stone artifacts have officially opened to visitors inside the ancient Herat Citadel — also known as the Citadel of Ikhtyaruddin — in western Afghanistan. …

HERAT – The 1,051st birth anniversary of the renowned mystic and scholar, Khwaja Abdullah Ansari, was commemorated in Herat province during a ceremony attended by cultural figures, scholars, and local …

In the heart of Herat’s old city, just a short walk from the historic Chaharsuq, stands a monumental structure that once served as one of the largest and most important …

The Minarets of Herat, remnants of the pinnacle of artistic achievement during the Timurid era, still stand firm today as the crown jewels of the city.Herat Province, known as the …

Behzad Art Gallery, located in front of the Herat Citadel (Qala-e Ikhtiyaruddin), is situated within a historic ancient pool and has now become a venue for exhibitions and artistic displays. …

The Herat Jihad Museum, located in the heart of Herat province in western Afghanistan, was established in 2010 as a center to understand the country’s history of conflict and resistance. …