The western Herat province, 640 km west of Kabul, is home to a number of famous historical and cultural sites. And the Afghan government is determined to save the historical sites and cultural facilities. So far, the Afghan government has had some successes in protecting and maintaining historical and cultural sites in Herat. But besides the government's efforts, the Aga Khan Foundation has also contributed to the protection of more than 52 sites in different parts of Herat, like the old city and the Qal'a Ikhtiyar al-Din or castle of Ikhtiyar al-Din.