The Herat Citadel, known locally as the Qala Iktyaruddin, rises over the early morning streets of the ancient city of Herat. The fortress is believed to have been built by Alexander the Great on an earlier bastion and has been the capital of numerous empires since. It was recently restored by the Aga Khan Trust for Culture as part of a nationwide effort to save and protect historic monuments.
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