Mudhafaria Minaret, Medieval Islamic minaret in Minare Park, Erbil, Iraq.
The cylindrical structure rises 36 meters high with an octagonal base and features intricate brick patterns along its walls.
The minaret was constructed between 1190 and 1232 under Prince Muzaffar Al-Din Abu Sa'eed Al-Kawkaboori during the reign of Saladin.
The structure exhibits Kufi calligraphy inscriptions containing the names of Muhammad and Mas'oudi Muhammadi, who built this architectural monument.
Visitors can access the internal staircase through a door on the eastern side of the base leading to the upper sections.
The minaret contains a double helix staircase system with two separate entrances positioned on the east and west sides.
Location: Erbil
GPS coordinates: 36.18751,43.99979
Latest update: March 4, 2025 09:03
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