Minaret of Jam
The Minaret and Archaeological Remains of Jam comprise a masterwork of Islamic architecture and decoration.
The well-preserved minaret and its surrounding remains are the products of the Ghurid civilization, which in the 12th and 13th centuries controlled not only Afghanistan, but also parts of eastern Iran, Northern India and parts of Pakistan. The 65-metre-high minaret is built entirely of baked bricks, with intricate brick, stucco and glazed tile decorations such as alternating bands of calligraphy, geometric patterns, and verses from the Qur'an.
Community Perspective: this site has been unreviewed so far and has been rarely visited in the past. Since the most recent takeover by the Taliban in 2021, tourists have been reaching it again.
Map of Minaret of Jam
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- Full Name
- Minaret and Archaeological Remains of Jam
- Unesco ID
- 211
- Country
- Afghanistan
- Inscribed
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2002 - In Danger
- Type
- Cultural
- Criteria
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2 3 4
- Categories
- Religious structure - Islamic
- Link
- By ID
Site History
2002 In Danger
Lack of protection
2002 Inscribed
1983 Deferred
Deferred until receipt of necessary info
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