Herat is a renowned center of Persian culture, famed for its citadel and minarets.

Did you know Afghanistan is home to the world's largest lapis lazuli mines, and Herat's artisans have been famous for centuries for crafting intricate blue-stone jewelry and decorative pieces?

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