Hi our dearest friends,
This is our last blog describing Afghanistan and all things we visited here and also happened here. As we told last time we will be travelling to Herat, Herat used to be one of the largest cultural and Islamic centers in the Central Asia and it’s is the third large city in Afghanistan. Herat is located in the western part of Afghanistan. Herat is known to have a very fertile ground and is also known for his wine. In comparison with the climate in
Kabul Herat is much milder in the summer and also in the winter the cold is mild.
Economy
The economy of Herat is based on agriculture, the planting of cotton, rice, and wheat. Home industries produce rugs, carpets, silk materials, fur jackets and products of camel hair. Herat rugs have a worldwide value. The economic and agricultural are centered in the valleys of Hari Rod River. Herat historically has a great historic and tourist value. The traditional buildings and mosques, which form the dominant architectural accent of city, have been important to attract tourist to the center of the city. Just a side note Herat is 645 km
west of Kabul.
The citadel
Built in its present form by Malik Fakhruddin in 1305 A.D.,
His citadel has a long history as conquerors like Genghis Khan and Tamerlane fought beneath its walls. This fort, originally built by Alexander the Great, suffered repeatedly attacks over the history but still dominated the landscape of Heart. Held by the Ghaznavids, the Seljuks, the Ghorids, the Mongols, the Timurids, the Safavids and others, the citadel is a reminder of the time of Kings, conquerors and great pageantry.
After visting 2 cities here ,we are leaving Afghanistan, we had a rumbled time to say the least. But learned alot in our stay here. We hoped you enjoyed our stay in Afghanistan and hope to get more and more people in our experiences along the way!
That’s all for now, next time we will be leaving Afghanistan and heading somewhere else.. find out next time!!
Greetz
Frederic Vancoillie
- The Travel Crew -
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