Here are some of the most impressive minarets across the Islamic world

Kalyan Minaret

Built in the 12th century, this minaret lies in the ancient Silk Road city of Bukhara, Uzbekistan. Featuring delicate Kufic inscriptions and ornate geometric patterns, the Kalyan minaret not only inspired artists across the Islamic world but also those in Europe.

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Minaret of Jam

At 1,900 m above sea level and far from any town, the Minaret of Jam rises within a rugged valley along the Hari-rud River at its junction with the river Jam around 215 km east of Herat. Rising to 65m from a 9m diameter octagonal base, its four superimposed, tapering cylindrical shafts are constructed from fired bricks. The Minaret is completely covered with geometric decoration in relief enhanced with a Kufic inscription in turquoise tiles. Built in 1194 by the great Ghurid Sultan Ghiyas-od-din (1153-1203), its emplacement probably marks the site of the ancient city of Firuzkuh, believed to have been the summer capital of the Ghurid dynasty.
Qutab Minar

The Qutab Minar, also spelled Qutub Minar and Qutb Minar, is a minaret and “victory tower” that forms part of the Qutb complex, which lies at the site of Delhi?s oldest fortified city, Lal Kot, founded by the Tomar Rajputs. The Qutub Minar built in the 12th century is the tallest brick minaret in the world. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Mehrauli area of South Delhi, India.

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