Museums in Herat

Discover 2 unusual museums in Herat.

Qala Iktyaruddin (Persian: قلعه اختیارالدین‎) - the Citadel of Herat

Herat, Afghanistan

Herat National Museum

Despite a history of destruction, this former citadel survives to document Afghanistan's oft overlooked history.

Herat, Afghanistan

Jihad Museum

Museum dedicated to overthrowing the Soviets, complete with diorama of Soviets being beaten to death with shovels.

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