Farah, Afghanistan
Farah Citadel
The Citadel of Farah, also known as the Citadel of Alexander, and locally known as Shar-e-Farahdun is an ancient fort in Afghanistan. When Alexander the Great invaded the area it was known as Prophthasia in Drangiana: the Drangian capital Phrada was just renamed in October 330; 'Prophthasia' means 'Anticipation', modern Farâh, Afghanistan. The Citadel sits on the edge of Farah City.
- City
- Farah
- Country
- Afghanistan
- Category
- Historic
- Suggested visit
- About 90 minutes
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