Minaret of Jam

Afghanistan / Gawr / Sahrak /
 place with historical importance, archaeological site, Medieval / Middle Ages, UNESCO World Heritage Site, minaret
UNESCO World Heritage Site in central Afghanistan. It is located in the Ghor Province, by the Hari River. The 65-metre high minaret, surrounded by mountains, entirely of baked-bricks. It is famous for its intricate brick, stucco and glazed tile decoration, which consists of alternating bands of kufic and naskhi calligraphy, geometric patterns, and verses from the Qur'an.
For centuries, the Minaret was forgotten by the outside world until rediscovered in 1886 by Sir Thomas Holdich. The archaeological site of Jam was successfully nominated as Afghanistan's first World Heritage site in 2002. It is believed to be the location of the medieval capital of the Ghurids, Firuzkuh.
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Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Minaret_of_Jam
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Coordinates:   34°23'46"N   64°30'57"E