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	While the city became famous after its conquest by [[Alexander the Great]], it is actually far older, dating to at least the time of the [[Achaemenid Empire]] in the 6th century BCE. The city is known for its [[Herat Citadel\|citadel]], which was built circa 330 BCE, when Alexander conquered the Achaemenid Empire, including the territory of modern-day Afghanistan.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India]]'' – [[Database: Herat]]</ref>		While the city became famous after its conquest by [[Alexander the Great]], it is actually far older, dating to at least the time of the [[Achaemenid Empire]] in the 6th century BCE. The city is known for its [[Herat Citadel\|citadel]], which was built circa 330 BCE, when Alexander conquered the Achaemenid Empire, including the territory of modern-day Afghanistan.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India]]'' – [[Database: Herat]]</ref>

	The citadel was constructed atop the remains of an ancient [[Isu]] [[Temple (Isu)\|temple]]; a fact Alexander was likely aware of, as he was believed to have discovered the temple and built the citadel to conceal its existence.<ref name="Beneath">''Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India'' – [[What Lies Beneath]]</ref> Since then, Herat and its citadel served as a military stronghold for many empires for over two millennia.<ref>''Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India'' – [[Database: Herat Citadel]]</ref>		The citadel was constructed atop the remains of an ancient [[Isu]] [[Temple (Isu)\|temple]]; a fact Alexander was likely aware of, as he was believed to have discovered the temple and built the citadel to conceal its existence.<ref name="Beneath">''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India]]'' – [[What Lies Beneath]]</ref> Since then, Herat and its citadel served as a military stronghold for many empires for over two millennia.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India]]'' – [[Database: Herat Citadel]]</ref>

	In 1841, the [[British Rite of the Templar Order\|British Rite]] of the [[Templars\|Templar Order]] under the command of [[Master Templar]] [[William Sleeman]] became aware of the [[Herat Temple]]'s existence and occupied the citadel to search for the site.<ref>''Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India'' – [[The Enemy Revealed]]</ref> In response, the local Afghans besieged the fortress, resulting in an all-out battle between them and the [[British Army\|British soldiers]]. The [[Indian Brotherhood of Assassins\|Indian Assassin]] [[Arbaaz Mir]], who also hoped to access the Herat Temple, used the battle as a distraction and opened the citadel's gates.<ref>''Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India'' – [[The Silent Assist]]</ref>		In 1841, the [[British Rite of the Templar Order\|British Rite]] of the [[Templars\|Templar Order]] under the command of [[Master Templar]] [[William Sleeman]] became aware of the [[Herat Temple]]'s existence and occupied the citadel to search for the site.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India]]'' – [[The Enemy Revealed]]</ref> In response, the local Afghans besieged the fortress, resulting in an all-out battle between them and the [[British Army\|British soldiers]]. The [[Indian Brotherhood of Assassins\|Indian Assassin]] [[Arbaaz Mir]], who also hoped to access the Herat Temple, used the battle as a distraction and opened the citadel's gates.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India]]'' – [[The Silent Assist]]</ref>

	With the British garrison overwhelmed by the sudden Afghan assault, Arbaaz was able to infiltrate the temple and make his way to its central [[Vault pedestal\|pedestal]]. However, before he could activate it, he was surrounded by Sleeman and his [[Soldier\|guards]], who held the [[Assassins\|Assassin]] at gunpoint, forcing him to surrender.<ref name="Beneath"/> The Templars subsequently took their prisoner to the [[Katasraj Temple]] in [[Pakistan]], where [[Alexander Burnes]] was ordered to guard him while Sleeman worked to suppress the Afghan uprising in Herat.<ref>''Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India'' – [[The Thief Within]]</ref>		With the British garrison overwhelmed by the sudden Afghan assault, Arbaaz was able to infiltrate the temple and make his way to its central [[Vault pedestal\|pedestal]]. However, before he could activate it, he was surrounded by Sleeman and his [[Soldier\|guards]], who held the [[Assassins\|Assassin]] at gunpoint, forcing him to surrender.<ref name="Beneath"/> The Templars subsequently took their prisoner to the [[Katasraj Temple]] in [[Pakistan]], where [[Alexander Burnes]] was ordered to guard him while Sleeman worked to suppress the Afghan uprising in Herat.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India]]'' – [[The Thief Within]]</ref>

	==Appearances==		==Appearances==

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	[[File:ACC India DB Herat.png\|thumb\|250px\|Herat]]		[[File:ACC India DB Herat.png\|thumb\|250px\|Herat]]
	'''Herat''' is the third ~~biggest town~~ of [[Afghanistan]] and serves as the capital of {{Wiki\|Herat Province}}. Situated in the fertile valley of the {{Wiki\|Hari (Afghanistan)\|Hari River}}, Herat was historically an important stage town of the [[Silk Road]].		'''Herat''' is the third largest city of [[Afghanistan]], after [[Kabul]] and {{Wiki\|Kandahar}}, which serves as the capital of the {{Wiki\|Herat Province}}. Situated in the fertile valley of the {{Wiki\|Hari (Afghanistan)\|Hari River}}, Herat was historically an important stage town of the [[Silk Road]].

	==History==		==History==
	While the city became famous after its conquest by [[Alexander the Great]], it is actually far older, ~~having been mentioned since~~ the ~~reign~~ of the [[Achaemenid Empire]] in 6th century BCE. The city is known for its [[Herat Citadel\|citadel]] which ~~is supposed to have been~~ built ~~around~~ 330 BCE, when Alexander ~~arrived to what is now~~ Afghanistan~~. It has been a central military stronghold for many empires over the last 2000 years~~.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India]]'' – [[Database: Herat]]</ref>		While the city became famous after its conquest by [[Alexander the Great]], it is actually far older, dating to at least the time of the [[Achaemenid Empire]] in the 6th century BCE. The city is known for its [[Herat Citadel\|citadel]], which was built circa 330 BCE, when Alexander conquered the Achaemenid Empire, including the territory of modern-day Afghanistan.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India]]'' – [[Database: Herat]]</ref>

	The ~~Citadel is fashioned in~~ the ~~shape~~ of an ~~older~~, ~~rectangular compound~~ to the ~~east, about eighteen meters by forty-two meters, protected with thirteen towers, all made of fired bricks, called~~ the ~~Upper Citadel~~. ~~The Lower Citadel has lower walls of baked bricks and has a polygonal shape about twenty-five by sixty meters, with nine circular towers. In the light of the dawning~~ [[~~sun~~]], ~~the~~ citadel ~~looks like~~ a ~~gigantic castle of sand~~.<ref ~~name="ACCI"~~>''Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India''</ref>		The citadel was constructed atop the remains of an ancient [[Isu]] [[Temple (Isu)\|temple]]; a fact Alexander was likely aware of, as he was believed to have discovered the temple and built the citadel to conceal its existence.<ref name="Beneath">''Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India'' – [[What Lies Beneath]]</ref> Since then, Herat and its citadel served as a military stronghold for many empires for over two millennia.<ref>''Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India'' – [[Database: Herat Citadel]]</ref>

	~~The City also has a~~ [[~~Herat Temple\|Temple]]~~ of the ~~[[Isu~~\|~~First Civilization~~]] ~~located beneath the Citadel. In 1841,~~ the ~~Precursor temple was discovered and explored by~~ [[~~British~~ Templars]] under the command of Master Templar [[William Sleeman]]. As the Afghans ~~were revolting against the British troops holding~~ the ~~Citadel~~, ~~the underground site was also infiltrated by~~ the [[~~India~~]]n [[Indian Brotherhood of Assassins\|Assassin]] [[Arbaaz Mir]], who was ~~captured by Sleeman~~ before he could activate the ~~temple's~~ [[~~Vault pedestal~~\|~~pedestal~~]].<ref name="~~ACCI~~" />		In 1841, the [[British Rite of the Templar Order\|British Rite]] of the [[Templars\|Templar Order]] under the command of [[Master Templar]] [[William Sleeman]] became aware of the [[Herat Temple]]'s existence and occupied the citadel to search for the site.<ref>''Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India'' – [[The Enemy Revealed]]</ref> In response, the local Afghans besieged the fortress, resulting in an all-out battle between them and the [[British Army\|British soldiers]]. The [[Indian Brotherhood of Assassins\|Indian Assassin]] [[Arbaaz Mir]], who also hoped to access the Herat Temple, used the battle as a distraction and opened the citadel's gates.<ref>''Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India'' – [[The Silent Assist]]</ref>

			With the British garrison overwhelmed by the sudden Afghan assault, Arbaaz was able to infiltrate the temple and make his way to its central [[Vault pedestal\|pedestal]]. However, before he could activate it, he was surrounded by Sleeman and his [[Soldier\|guards]], who held the [[Assassins\|Assassin]] at gunpoint, forcing him to surrender.<ref name="Beneath"/> The Templars subsequently took their prisoner to the [[Katasraj Temple]] in [[Pakistan]], where [[Alexander Burnes]] was ordered to guard him while Sleeman worked to suppress the Afghan uprising in Herat.<ref>''Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India'' – [[The Thief Within]]</ref>

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	'''Herat''' is the third biggest town of [[Afghanistan]] and serves as the capital of {{Wiki\|Herat Province}}. Situated in the fertile valley of the {{Wiki\|Hari (Afghanistan)\|Hari River}}, Herat was historically an important stage town of the [[Silk Road]].		'''Herat''' is the third biggest town of [[Afghanistan]] and serves as the capital of {{Wiki\|Herat Province}}. Situated in the fertile valley of the {{Wiki\|Hari (Afghanistan)\|Hari River}}, Herat was historically an important stage town of the [[Silk Road]].

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	'''Herat''' is the third biggest town of [[Afghanistan]] and serves as the capital of {{Wiki\|Herat Province}}. Situated in the fertile valley of the {{Wiki\|Hari (Afghanistan)\|Hari River}}, Herat was historically an important stage town of the ~~{{Wiki\|~~Silk Road}}.		'''Herat''' is the third biggest town of [[Afghanistan]] and serves as the capital of {{Wiki\|Herat Province}}. Situated in the fertile valley of the {{Wiki\|Hari (Afghanistan)\|Hari River}}, Herat was historically an important stage town of the [[Silk Road]].

	==History==		==History==

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	'''Herat''' is the third biggest town of [[Afghanistan]] and serves as the capital of {{Wiki\|Herat Province}}. Situated in the fertile valley of the {{Wiki\|Hari (Afghanistan)\|Hari River}}, Herat was historically an important stage town of the {{Wiki\|Silk Road}}.		'''Herat''' is the third biggest town of [[Afghanistan]] and serves as the capital of {{Wiki\|Herat Province}}. Situated in the fertile valley of the {{Wiki\|Hari (Afghanistan)\|Hari River}}, Herat was historically an important stage town of the {{Wiki\|Silk Road}}.

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	==History==		==History==
	While the city became famous after its conquest by [[Alexander the Great]], it is actually far older, ~~back to~~ the Achaemenid Empire, 6th century BCE. The city is known for its [[Herat Citadel\|citadel]] supposed to have been built around 330 BCE, when Alexander arrived to what is now Afghanistan. It has been a central military stronghold for many empires over the last 2000 years.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India]]'' – [[Database: Herat]]</ref>		While the city became famous after its conquest by [[Alexander the Great]], it is actually far older, having been mentioned since the reign of the [[Achaemenid Empire]] in 6th century BCE. The city is known for its [[Herat Citadel\|citadel]] which is supposed to have been built around 330 BCE, when Alexander arrived to what is now Afghanistan. It has been a central military stronghold for many empires over the last 2000 years.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India]]'' – [[Database: Herat]]</ref>

	The Citadel is fashioned in the shape of an older, rectangular compound to the east, about eighteen meters by forty-two meters, protected with thirteen towers, all made of fired bricks, called the Upper Citadel. The Lower Citadel has lower walls of baked bricks and has a polygonal shape about twenty-five by sixty meters, with nine circular towers. In the light of the dawning sun, the citadel looks like a gigantic castle of sand.<ref name="ACCI">''Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India''</ref>		The Citadel is fashioned in the shape of an older, rectangular compound to the east, about eighteen meters by forty-two meters, protected with thirteen towers, all made of fired bricks, called the Upper Citadel. The Lower Citadel has lower walls of baked bricks and has a polygonal shape about twenty-five by sixty meters, with nine circular towers. In the light of the dawning [[sun]], the citadel looks like a gigantic castle of sand.<ref name="ACCI">''Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India''</ref>

	The City also ~~have~~ a [[Herat Temple\|Temple]] of the [[Isu\|First Civilization]] located beneath the Citadel. In 1841, the Precursor temple was discovered and explored by [[British Templars]] under the command of Master Templar [[William Sleeman]]. As the Afghans were revolting against the British troops holding the Citadel, the underground site was ~~aso~~ infiltrated by the Indian Assassin [[Arbaaz Mir]], who was captured by Sleeman before he could activate the temple's pedestal.<ref name="ACCI" />		The City also has a [[Herat Temple\|Temple]] of the [[Isu\|First Civilization]] located beneath the Citadel. In 1841, the Precursor temple was discovered and explored by [[British Templars]] under the command of Master Templar [[William Sleeman]]. As the Afghans were revolting against the British troops holding the Citadel, the underground site was also infiltrated by the [[India]]n [[Indian Brotherhood of Assassins\|Assassin]] [[Arbaaz Mir]], who was captured by Sleeman before he could activate the temple's [[Vault pedestal\|pedestal]].<ref name="ACCI" />

	==~~Appearance~~==		==Appearances==
	*''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India]]''

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	'''Herat''' is the third biggest town of [[Afghanistan]] and serves as the capital of Herat ~~province~~. Situated in the fertile valley of the Hari River, Herat was historically an important stage town of the Silk Road.		'''Herat''' is the third biggest town of [[Afghanistan]] and serves as the capital of {{Wiki\|Herat Province}}. Situated in the fertile valley of the {{Wiki\|Hari (Afghanistan)\|Hari River}}, Herat was historically an important stage town of the {{Wiki\|Silk Road}}.

	While the city became famous after its conquest by [[Alexander the Great]], it is actually far older, back to the Achaemenid Empire, 6th century BC. The city is known for its Citadel supposed to have been built around 330 BC, when Alexander arrived to what is now Afghanistan. It has been a central military stronghold for many empires over the last 2000 years.		==History==
			While the city became famous after its conquest by [[Alexander the Great]], it is actually far older, back to the Achaemenid Empire, 6th century BCE. The city is known for its [[Herat Citadel\|citadel]] supposed to have been built around 330 BCE, when Alexander arrived to what is now Afghanistan. It has been a central military stronghold for many empires over the last 2000 years.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India]]'' – [[Database: Herat]]</ref>

	The Citadel is fashioned in the shape of an older, rectangular compound to the east, about eighteen meters by forty-two meters, protected with thirteen towers, all made of fired bricks, called the Upper Citadel. The Lower Citadel has lower walls of baked bricks and has a polygonal shape about twenty-five by sixty meters, with nine circular towers. In the light of the dawning sun, the citadel looks like a gigantic castle of sand.		The Citadel is fashioned in the shape of an older, rectangular compound to the east, about eighteen meters by forty-two meters, protected with thirteen towers, all made of fired bricks, called the Upper Citadel. The Lower Citadel has lower walls of baked bricks and has a polygonal shape about twenty-five by sixty meters, with nine circular towers. In the light of the dawning sun, the citadel looks like a gigantic castle of sand.<ref name="ACCI">''Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India''</ref>

	The City also have a [[Herat Temple\|Temple]] of the First Civilization located beneath the Citadel. In 1841, the Precursor temple was discovered and explored by [[British Templars]] under the command of Master Templar [[William Sleeman]]. As the Afghans were revolting against the British troops holding the Citadel, the underground site was aso infiltrated by the Indian Assassin [[Arbaaz Mir]], who was captured by Sleeman before he could activate the temple's pedestal.		The City also have a [[Herat Temple\|Temple]] of the [[Isu\|First Civilization]] located beneath the Citadel. In 1841, the Precursor temple was discovered and explored by [[British Templars]] under the command of Master Templar [[William Sleeman]]. As the Afghans were revolting against the British troops holding the Citadel, the underground site was aso infiltrated by the Indian Assassin [[Arbaaz Mir]], who was captured by Sleeman before he could activate the temple's pedestal.<ref name="ACCI" />

	==~~Reference~~==		==Appearance==
	*''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India]]''		*''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India]]''

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	The Citadel is fashioned in the shape of an older, rectangular compound to the east, about eighteen meters by forty-two meters, protected with thirteen towers, all made of fired bricks, called the Upper Citadel. The Lower Citadel has lower walls of baked bricks and has a polygonal shape about twenty-five by sixty meters, with nine circular towers. In the light of the dawning sun, the citadel looks like a gigantic castle of sand.		The Citadel is fashioned in the shape of an older, rectangular compound to the east, about eighteen meters by forty-two meters, protected with thirteen towers, all made of fired bricks, called the Upper Citadel. The Lower Citadel has lower walls of baked bricks and has a polygonal shape about twenty-five by sixty meters, with nine circular towers. In the light of the dawning sun, the citadel looks like a gigantic castle of sand.

	The City also have a [[Herat Temple\|Temple]] of the First Civilization located beneath the Citadel. In 1841, the Precursor temple was discovered and explored by British Templars under the command of Master Templar [[William Sleeman]]. As the Afghans were revolting against the British troops holding the Citadel, the underground site was aso infiltrated by the Indian Assassin [[Arbaaz Mir]], who was captured by Sleeman before he could activate the temple's pedestal.		The City also have a [[Herat Temple\|Temple]] of the First Civilization located beneath the Citadel. In 1841, the Precursor temple was discovered and explored by [[British Templars]] under the command of Master Templar [[William Sleeman]]. As the Afghans were revolting against the British troops holding the Citadel, the underground site was aso infiltrated by the Indian Assassin [[Arbaaz Mir]], who was captured by Sleeman before he could activate the temple's pedestal.

	==Reference==		==Reference==

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	While the city became famous after its conquest by [[Alexander the Great]], it is actually far older, dating to at least the time of the [[Achaemenid Empire]] in the 6th century BCE. The city is known for its [[Herat Citadel\|citadel]], which was built circa 330 BCE, when Alexander conquered the Achaemenid Empire, including the territory of modern-day Afghanistan.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India]]'' – [[Database: Herat]]</ref>		While the city became famous after its conquest by [[Alexander the Great]], it is actually far older, dating to at least the time of the [[Achaemenid Empire]] in the 6th century BCE. The city is known for its [[Herat Citadel\|citadel]], which was built circa 330 BCE, when Alexander conquered the Achaemenid Empire, including the territory of modern-day Afghanistan.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India]]'' – [[Database: Herat]]</ref>

	The citadel was constructed atop the remains of an ancient [[Isu]] [[Temple (Isu)\|temple]]; a fact Alexander was likely aware of, as he was believed to have discovered the temple and built the citadel to conceal its existence.<ref name="Beneath">''Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India'' – [[What Lies Beneath]]</ref> Since then, Herat and its citadel served as a military stronghold for many empires for over two millennia.<ref>''Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India'' – [[Database: Herat Citadel]]</ref>		The citadel was constructed atop the remains of an ancient [[Isu]] [[Temple (Isu)\|temple]]; a fact Alexander was likely aware of, as he was believed to have discovered the temple and built the citadel to conceal its existence.<ref name="Beneath">''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India]]'' – [[What Lies Beneath]]</ref> Since then, Herat and its citadel served as a military stronghold for many empires for over two millennia.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India]]'' – [[Database: Herat Citadel]]</ref>

	In 1841, the [[British Rite of the Templar Order\|British Rite]] of the [[Templars\|Templar Order]] under the command of [[Master Templar]] [[William Sleeman]] became aware of the [[Herat Temple]]'s existence and occupied the citadel to search for the site.<ref>''Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India'' – [[The Enemy Revealed]]</ref> In response, the local Afghans besieged the fortress, resulting in an all-out battle between them and the [[British Army\|British soldiers]]. The [[Indian Brotherhood of Assassins\|Indian Assassin]] [[Arbaaz Mir]], who also hoped to access the Herat Temple, used the battle as a distraction and opened the citadel's gates.<ref>''Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India'' – [[The Silent Assist]]</ref>		In 1841, the [[British Rite of the Templar Order\|British Rite]] of the [[Templars\|Templar Order]] under the command of [[Master Templar]] [[William Sleeman]] became aware of the [[Herat Temple]]'s existence and occupied the citadel to search for the site.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India]]'' – [[The Enemy Revealed]]</ref> In response, the local Afghans besieged the fortress, resulting in an all-out battle between them and the [[British Army\|British soldiers]]. The [[Indian Brotherhood of Assassins\|Indian Assassin]] [[Arbaaz Mir]], who also hoped to access the Herat Temple, used the battle as a distraction and opened the citadel's gates.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India]]'' – [[The Silent Assist]]</ref>

	With the British garrison overwhelmed by the sudden Afghan assault, Arbaaz was able to infiltrate the temple and make his way to its central [[Vault pedestal\|pedestal]]. However, before he could activate it, he was surrounded by Sleeman and his [[Soldier\|guards]], who held the [[Assassins\|Assassin]] at gunpoint, forcing him to surrender.<ref name="Beneath"/> The Templars subsequently took their prisoner to the [[Katasraj Temple]] in [[Pakistan]], where [[Alexander Burnes]] was ordered to guard him while Sleeman worked to suppress the Afghan uprising in Herat.<ref>''Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India'' – [[The Thief Within]]</ref>		With the British garrison overwhelmed by the sudden Afghan assault, Arbaaz was able to infiltrate the temple and make his way to its central [[Vault pedestal\|pedestal]]. However, before he could activate it, he was surrounded by Sleeman and his [[Soldier\|guards]], who held the [[Assassins\|Assassin]] at gunpoint, forcing him to surrender.<ref name="Beneath"/> The Templars subsequently took their prisoner to the [[Katasraj Temple]] in [[Pakistan]], where [[Alexander Burnes]] was ordered to guard him while Sleeman worked to suppress the Afghan uprising in Herat.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India]]'' – [[The Thief Within]]</ref>

	==Appearances==		==Appearances==

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	'''Herat''' is the third biggest town of [[Afghanistan]] and serves as the capital of {{Wiki\|Herat Province}}. Situated in the fertile valley of the {{Wiki\|Hari (Afghanistan)\|Hari River}}, Herat was historically an important stage town of the [[Silk Road]].		'''Herat''' is the third biggest town of [[Afghanistan]] and serves as the capital of {{Wiki\|Herat Province}}. Situated in the fertile valley of the {{Wiki\|Hari (Afghanistan)\|Hari River}}, Herat was historically an important stage town of the [[Silk Road]].