Jarkurgan minaret
The minaret of Jarkurgan (Uzbek: Jarqoʻrgʻon minorasi / Жарқўрғон минораси) is a minaret and architectural monument in the village Minor, Jarqoʻrgʻon District, southern Uzbekistan.[1] It was built by Muhammad bin Ali Al-Sarkhasi in 1108-1109 AD, its current height is 21.6 meters and its diameter is 5.4 meters, its original height was 40 meters. It is located in a small village near Termez and is one of the most interesting forms of architecture, characterized by corrugated walls made of brick.[2][3][4] Next to it was a mosque, which has not been preserved. At a height of 20 m, there are brick arches, on which there are Kufic inscriptions.[1]
References[]
- ^ a b "Жарқўрғон минораси" [Jarqoʻrgʻon minaret] (PDF). National Encyclopedia of Uzbekistan (in Uzbek). Tashkent. 2000–2005. p. 97–98.
- ^ Ibbotson, Sophie; Lovell-Hoare, Max (2016-08-15). Uzbekistan. Bradt Travel Guides. ISBN 978-1-78477-017-4.
- ^ Vural, Seniye; Erinç, Erdem; Küçükler, Ali (2018-12-17). Understanding Culture through Language and Literature. Cambridge Scholars Publishing. ISBN 978-1-5275-2370-8.
- ^ "Jarkurgan Minaret - Samarkand Tour". www.samarkandtour.com. Retrieved 2020-08-04.
External links[]
- Silk Roads Sites in Uzbekistan, UNESCO World Heritage Centre.
Categories:
- Minarets
- Towers in Uzbekistan
- Towers completed in the 12th century
- Uzbekistani building and structure stubs