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All Afghanistan Herat

The Atlas Obscura Guide To Herat

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Herat, Afghanistan

Updated February 11, 2014

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Qala Iktyaruddin (Persian: قلعه اختیارالدین‎)  - the Citadel of Herat

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Herat National Museum

Despite a history of destruction, this former citadel survives to document Afghanistan's oft overlooked history.

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Jihad Museum

Museum dedicated to overthrowing the Soviets, complete with diorama of Soviets being beaten to death with shovels.
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