Kalta Minor

The Kalta Minor rises 29 meters from the ground with a base diameter of 14.2 meters, completely covered in blue and white glazed tiles.

Construction of the minaret started in 1852 under Muhammad Amin Khan's rule but ceased in 1855 upon his death during a military campaign.

The structure features geometric patterns and inscriptions from poet Muhammad Riza Ogahi's verses across its decorated surface of turquoise, green, and white tiles.

The internal wooden staircase undergoes regular maintenance to ensure visitor safety while accessing different levels of this 19th-century monument.

The minaret remains unfinished at one-third of its intended height of 70 meters, which would have made it the tallest Islamic tower of its time.

Location: Khiva

Inception: 1852

Height: 29 m

Diameter: 14.2 m

Made from material: brick

GPS coordinates: 41.37824,60.35805

Latest update: March 16, 2025 21:31