Kutlug Timur Minaret, Medieval minaret in Konye-Urgench, Turkmenistan.
The Kutlug Timur Minaret reaches 62 meters in height with a base diameter of 12 meters, featuring detailed brick patterns across its cylindrical structure.
Built in 1011 during the Khwarazmian dynasty, the minaret underwent modifications by ruler Kutlug-Timur in 1330 to enhance its architectural elements.
The minaret displays traditional Islamic architectural elements through its decorative brickwork patterns and Kufic inscriptions etched into the exterior walls.
Visitors can access the minaret within the archaeological complex of Konye-Urgench, which received UNESCO World Heritage status in 2005.
The structure served as a critical navigation point for travelers crossing the desert, standing as one of 60 similar minarets built across Central Asia.
Location: Konye-Urgench
Height: 62 m
Address: Gutlug Timuryň minarasy, Kunya-Urgench, Turkmenistan Kunya-Urgench Kunya-Urgench
GPS coordinates: 42.30864,59.14187
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:21
Turkmenistan features diverse natural sites and monuments: the Darvaza crater with its perpetual fire, ancient sites of Merv and Nisa, ornate mausoleums, Kow-Ata underground lake, Yangykala canyon with colorful cliffs, the Kopet Dag mountains, and the Karakum desert. The capital Ashgabat showcases contemporary architecture in white marble.
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