The medieval skyline of Herat is crowned by this mud-walled fortress complete with towering walls and squat turrents. Built for Alexander the Great, it has recently found use as a museum and has long been popular with tourists visiting Herat.
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The medieval skyline of Herat is crowned by this mud-walled fortress complete with towering walls and squat turrents. Built for Alexander the Great, it has recently found use as a museum and has long been popular with tourists visiting Herat.