Herat
Herat is a city in western Afghanistan.
Catholic jurisdiction: Latin — Apostolic Administration of Afghanistan
About Herat
Herat is located in the Herat District of Afghanistan. The city is situated in a fertile valley, near the Hari River, and is the capital of the Herat Province.
Herat has a rich history and culture, with significant influences from various civilizations. The city is known for its historic sites, cultural landmarks, and traditional crafts. Its economy is driven by industries such as textiles, carpets, and agriculture.
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Notable people from Herat
Ranked by number of Wikipedia languages that have an article — a proxy for cross-cultural notability. Data: Wikidata.
Abbas the Great1571–1629Shah of Safavid Iran (1587–1629)
Ahmed Shahe Durrani1722–1772founder of the Afghan Durrani Empire (r. 1747–1772)
Ali-Shir Nava'i1441–1501Turkic poet and politician (1441–1501)
Nadia Nadimb. 1988Danish footballer
Khwaja Abdullah Ansari1006–108911th-century Sufi scholar and saint
Kamāl ud-Dīn Behzād1450–1535Persian artist (1450–1535)
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