The Citadel of Herat also known as the Citadel of Alexander, and locally known as Qala Iktyaruddin, is located in the center of Herat in Afghanistan. It dates back to 330 BC, when Alexander theRead more
The Citadel of Herat also known as the Citadel of Alexander, and locally known as Qala Iktyaruddin, is located in the center of Herat in Afghanistan. It dates back to 330 BC, when Alexander the Great and his army arrived to what is now Afghanistan after the Battle of Gaugamela. Many empires have used it as a headquarters in the last 2,000 years, and was destroyed and rebuilt many times over the centuries. This historic citadel was saved from demolition in the 1950s, and was excavated and restored by UNESCO between 1976 and 1979.Read more
Die Band-e-Amir-Seenkette liegt in der Provinz Bamiyan am Hindukusch und besteht aus sechs Seen.
Besucher aus dem Ausland gibt es kaum, da die meisten Menschen mit Afghanistan Taliban-Terror und vom Krieg zerstörte Dörfer verbinden...Read more