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Herat
Afghanistan
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Population: 500000
Herat is a historic city in western Afghanistan, situated in the fertile Hari River valley near the Iranian border. It was a major center of the Timurid Renaissance and is renowned for its stunning Islamic architecture, including the Friday Mosque (Jama Masjid) with its mosaic tilework, and the Citadel of Alexander. The city has long been a crossroads of Persian, Central Asian, and South Asian cultures.
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Current Safety Score
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26
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High caution — significant risks present.
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