Jarkurgan minaret, Medieval minaret in Jarkurghon, Uzbekistan.
The Jarkurgan minaret features 16 half columns that form a fir tree pattern across its cylindrical structure, reaching a height of 21.6 meters.
Built between 1108 and 1109 by Muhammad bin Ali Al-Sarkhasi, the minaret originally stood at 40 meters tall in the medieval village of Charmangan.
The minaret incorporates Kufic inscriptions and architectural elements that reflect the Islamic artistic traditions of 12th-century Central Asia.
Located 5 kilometers southwest of Jarkurghon city in the Surxondaryo Region, the minaret maintains a base diameter of 5.4 meters and top diameter of 4.1 meters.
The structure displays an innovative fluted design with converging columns that gradually narrow from bottom to top, demonstrating advanced engineering methods.
Location: Jarkurghon
Location: Jarkurghon District
GPS coordinates: 37.47660,67.39620
Latest update: March 9, 2025 11:39
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