Jarkurgan Minaret (Jarkurgan (Jarqoʻrgʻon/Жарқўрғон))

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An 12-century minaret situated in the village of Minor, 7 kilometres from Jarkurgan and 38 kilometres from Termez.The minaret of Jarkurgan is a minaret and memorial built by Muhammad bin Ali Al-Sarkhasi in 1108-1109 AD in Jarkurgan, its current height is 21.6 meters and its diameter is 5.4 meters, its original height was 40 meters. It is one of the most interesting forms of architecture, characterized by corrugated walls made of brick, engraved with inscriptions in Arabic letters.
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Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jarkurgan_minaret
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Coordinates:   37°28'35"N   67°23'46"E
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