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HERAT Gallery I - Gallery II G Pictures by Maria Amiri | ||
The Ghowarshad Mausoleum The mausoleum was bulit in the 15th Century for the Temurid Queen Ghowarshad. A once prestigious building, the monument is in urgent need of restoration. Here is a view from one of the lower hills in the center. | ||
 A bicyclist rides passed the historic minarets of the Herat. Bikes remain a very popular mean of transportation. | ||
 The view of camels walking alongside cars may be amusing and appealing to the tourists, but to the Heratis, it’s an impediment to the traffic. | ||
 “Masjid Jame” This mosque, situated in the centre of the city, is viewed as one of Afghanistan’s architectural gems. | ||
 Main Horses and Mercedes... | ||
 Making a living selling baloons | ||
 Main road linking the airport to downtown Herat. The road is typically surrounded by shady trees. | ||
 A policeman is regulating the traffic in the snow-covered city | ||
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