Minaret of Jam/Manar-i Ghiyas al-Din

If you visit Afghanistan's Ghor region, don't miss the Minaret of Jam, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is located in the Shahrak District, close to the Hari River. The muezzin is said to have called for prayer from this tower in ancient times. The minaret walls are adorned with geometric patterns, Quran phrases, and alternating bands of Kufic and Naskhi calligraphy. The circular minaret had a lantern and was built on an octagonal foundation with two wooden balconies.

The minar was constructed circa 1190. The minar is noted for its exquisite brick, stucco, and glazed tile design, which is made completely of baked bricks. The minar is 65 meters (216 feet) tall. The minaret is thought to have been built to celebrate the Ghurid dynasty's victory over Prithviraj Chauhan. The octagonal base of the circular minaret. Kufic and nakshi calligraphy, geometric patterns, and Quran passages are among the tile decorations.

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