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The citadel of Herat “Qala Ikhtyaruddin / Arg Herat)
The Citadel of Herat also known as the Citadel of Alexander, and locally known as Qala Ikhtyaruddin is located in the center of Herat in Afghanistan. It dates back to 330 BC when Alexander the Great and his army arrived in 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. From decades of wars and neglect, the citadel began to crumble but in recent years several international organizations decided to completely rebuild it. The National Museum of Herat is also housed inside the citadel.
The citadel of Herat was completely renovated between 2006 and 2011. The latest restoration involved hundreds of Afghan craftsmen and funds from the Aga Khan Trust for Culture and about $2.4 million from the U.S. and German governments. About 1,100 items from the Herat region are stored inside the museum at the citadel and many have been on display.
Included
- Airfare
- Local Transportation
- Accommodation
- Tour Guide
Not Included
- Entrance Fees
- Guide Gratuity
Day 1
Qala Ikhtyaruddin 1
Day 2
Qala Ikhtyaruddin 2
Day 3
Qala Ikhtyaruddin 3
Day 4
Qala Ikhtyaruddin 4
Day 5
Qala Ikhtyaruddin 5
Day 6
Qala Ikhtyaruddin 6
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