Brick Minaret (Khorramabad)

Iran / Lorestan / Khorramabad
 tower, brickworks, place with historical importance, interesting place

Brick Minaret (Persian: مناره آجری) is a 900 years old brick tower located beside the ancient city of Shapur khawst, south of Khorramabad, Lorestan province. It was built as a guidepost for caravans in ancient times. The minaret is about 30 meters tall with a circumference of 17.5 meters. Inside the tower there is a spiral staircase of 99 stairs.
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Coordinates:   33°28'4"N   48°21'10"E

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