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87. Afghanistan - Part 1 artwork
The Rest Is HistoryAug 18, 2021
87. Afghanistan - Part 1
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“Robert Byron, the great travel writer, sort of classic early 20th century travel writer in his book, The Road to Oxyana, he says, you know, Herat is amazing. It's beautiful. It's the Florence of the kind of Eastern world.”

Sentiment: Deep Dive
Trigger: historical significance of Herat
For: History enthusiasts and travelers interested in Central Asia
Key quote: “Robert Byron, the great travel writer, sort of classic early 20th century travel writer in his book, The Road to Oxyana, he says, you know, Herat is amazing.”
The host mentions 'The Road to Oxyana' to highlight Robert Byron's depiction of Herat as a culturally rich and beautiful city during the Timurid rule. This reference serves to illustrate the historical importance of Afghanistan's cities and their connections to Persian civilization.