Islam Khodja minaret, Brick minaret in Khiva, Uzbekistan.
The Islam Khodja minaret reaches a height of 56.6 meters with a base diameter of 9.5 meters, narrowing progressively toward its summit point.
The minaret construction was completed in 1910 under the guidance of Grand Vizier Islam Khodja during the reign of Isfandiyar Khan in Khiva.
The structure features horizontal bands of blue and white ceramic tiles alternating with ochre bricks, following traditional Khorezm architectural patterns.
Visitors can climb internal stairs to reach the observation platform, which provides views across thousands of domes and buildings throughout Khiva.
The minaret's specific design creates an optical effect that makes the structure appear taller than its actual measurements indicate.
Location: Khiva
Founders: Islam Khodja
Height: 56.6 m
Made from material: brick
Part of: Islam Khodja madrasa complex
GPS coordinates: 41.37659,60.36012
Latest update: December 11, 2025 21:47
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