Kalyan Minaret
Minorai Kalon;مناره کلان
Historic minaret in Bukhara, Uzbekistan, known as the "Tower of Death" due to its past use for executions, also served as an observatory and religious hub.

📜 Historic minaret, part of the Po-i-Kalyan mosque complex.
🔍 Built in 1127, also known as the "Tower of Death".

Why Go

🕌 Admire impressive Islamic architecture and intricate designs
⏳ Explore a site famously spared by Genghis Khan
🔭 Learn about its varied past as an observatory, religious hub, and lookout

📍 Location

Bukhara, Uzbekistan

🏛️ UNESCO Heritage

Part of the Historic Centre of Bukhara, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1993

Last updated 7 days ago

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