Nearly 11,000 visitors recorded at Herat’s Ikhtyaruddin Castle

Herat’s Department of Information and Culture says nearly 11,000 people visited the historic Ikhtyaruddin Castle in the centre of the province during the first six months of the current year.

According to the department, the figure covers both domestic and foreign visitors to one of Herat’s best-known historical sites. No further details were provided about the make-up of the visitors or how the number compares with previous periods.

Ikhtyaruddin Castle is located in the centre of Herat city and is considered one of the province’s most important historical landmarks. The castle has been restored several times over the years and is one of the best-known cultural and historical attractions in western Afghanistan.