Greater Khorasan

Greater Khorasan included parts which are today in Iran, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.

Related Topics:
Iran - Afghanistan - Tajikistan - Turkmenistan - Uzbekistan

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Some of the main historical cities of Persia are located in the older Khorasan: Nishapur (now in Iran), Merv and Sanjan (now in Turkmenistan), Samarqand and Bukhara (both now in Uzbekistan, Herat and Balkh (both now in Afghanistan).

Related Topics:
Nishapur - Merv - Sanjan - Samarqand - Bukhara - Uzbekistan - Herat - Balkh

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