Herat Grand Mosque and Herat Fortress destroyed due to consecutive earthquakes in Afghanistan

HERAT, AFGHANISTAN - OCTOBER 12: A view of the Herat Fortress that is partially destroyed due to the consecutive earthquake that has been going on for five days in Herat, Afghanistan on October 12, 2023. Herat Grand Mosque, which is one of the largest mosques in the world, collapsed along with the parts of the dome in the courtyard of the mosque after the first major earthquake. The earthquake also damaged the part of the Herat Fortress which is also known as the Iktyaruddin Fortress, a historical building dating back to the time of Alexander the Great in Herat. One of the 4 historical minarets of the Musalla Complex, which was planned and built under the supervision of Queen Gawhar Shad in the late 15th century has also been destroyed. (Photo by Mirwais Amir/Anadolu via Getty Images)