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Inside Afghanistan

Your guide to exploring the country’s architectural wonders, bustling bazaars, and rich cultural heritage. Discover the stories behind Afghanistan while planning your journey and shopping for authentic local treasures.

Wandering the Bazaars of Herat: A Guide to the Old City’s Markets
September 10, 2026·1 min read·Event

Wandering the Bazaars of Herat: A Guide to the Old City’s Markets

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A Taste of Herat: A Journey Through the City’s Table
July 22, 2026·1 min read·Article

A Taste of Herat: A Journey Through the City’s Table

From saffron-scented Kabuli pulao to green tea with cardamom, Herat’s table blends Persian grace with Central Asian heart — a cuisine shaped by centuries of the Silk Road.

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Wandering the Bazaars of Herat: A Guide to the Old City’s Markets
July 8, 2026·1 min read·Article

Wandering the Bazaars of Herat: A Guide to the Old City’s Markets

From Chahar Suq’s four arched entrances to the covered lane of spice sellers, Herat’s bazaars are a maze of color, sound, and craft that has barely changed in five centuries.

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The Great Mosque of Herat: Art, Faith, and a Thousand Years of Tilework
June 24, 2026·1 min read·Article

The Great Mosque of Herat: Art, Faith, and a Thousand Years of Tilework

With its turquoise domes and monumental iwan, the Great Mosque is the heart of Herat’s old city — a living museum of a thousand years of Islamic architecture.

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The Citadel of Herat: A Living Chronicle of Empires
June 10, 2026·1 min read·Article

The Citadel of Herat: A Living Chronicle of Empires

Rising above the old city, the Citadel of Herat has watched over trade routes and dynasties for more than two thousand years. A walk through its mud-brick walls is a walk through Afghan history.

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