Maymana

Afghanistan

Maymana Zahiraddin Faryabi Airport

Faryab

Sar-e Pul

Sar-e Pol Province

Shibirghān

Jowzjan

The Minaret of Jam is a UNESCO World Heritage site located in the western province of Afghanistan, near the Hari River. It is a towering brick minaret, standing at 65 meters tall, and is considered to be one of the finest examples of Islamic architecture in the world.

The Minaret of Jam was built in the late 12th century by the Ghurid dynasty, which ruled over an empire stretching from Central Asia to the Indian subcontinent. The minaret was built as part of a larger complex that included a mosque, a palace, and a library. The minaret served as a call to prayer and as a symbol of the Ghurid's power and wealth.

The minaret is adorned with intricate brickwork and inscriptions in Arabic and Kufic script. The brickwork features geometric designs and floral patterns, while the inscriptions include verses from the Quran, the names of the Ghurid rulers, and other religious and historical texts.

The Minaret of Jam has survived for over 800 years despite its remote location and the ravages of time, but it has faced threats in recent years due to its location in a conflict zone. In 2002, the site was added to the UNESCO list of World Heritage sites in danger, and conservation efforts have been underway since then to preserve this magnificent example of Islamic architecture.

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