xvarenah-deactivated20180316:Herat, Afghanistan Herat dates back to the Avestan times and was tradit
xvarenah-deactivated20180316:Herat, Afghanistan Herat dates back to the Avestan times and was traditionally known for its wine. The city has a number of historic sites. During the Middle Ages Herat became one of the important cities of Khorasan, as it was known as the Pearl of Khorasan. -- source link