Minaret of Jam
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minaret-of-jam-181-3574918
title:
Minaret of Jam
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The Minaret of Jam is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in western Afghanistan. It is located in a remote and nearly inaccessible region of the Shahrak District, Ghor Province, next to the Hari River. The 62 m (203 ft) or 65 m (213 ft) high minaret was built c. 1190 entirely of baked bricks and is famous for its intricate brick, stucco and glazed tile decoration, which consists of alternating bands of kufic and naskhi calligraphy, geometric patterns, and verses from the Qur'an. Since 2002, the minare
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Minaret in Ghor Province, Afghanistan
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minaret_of_Jam
date created:
2005-03-05T23:34:07Z
date modified:
2024-09-05T18:46:32Z
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