Musalla Minarets of Herat

Five tall minarets reaching 55 meters in height stand as remnants of a former grand religious complex featuring intricate tile decorations.

Queen Gawhar Shad commissioned the construction of these minarets in 1417 as part of a larger complex comprising twenty towers and educational facilities.

The minarets demonstrate the architectural mastery of the Timurid period through their detailed surface patterns and structural engineering methods.

The minarets require steel cable support systems to maintain stability and undergo continuous preservation efforts by international organizations.

British engineers in 1885 demolished sections of the complex to prevent military forces from using the structures as strategic positions.

Location: Herat

GPS coordinates: 34.35928,62.18608

Latest update: March 3, 2025 19:00