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Mausoleum of Ismail Samanid (r. 892-907 AD), one of the earliest examples of Islamic architecture in Central Asia. One of the most celebrated buildings in the Islamic world
This finely decorated brick minaret is a part of Shibam sThis finely decorated brick minaret is a part of Shibams most impressive mosque. Shibam is an ancient town in the governorate of Al-Mahwit
Thilla is a rare example of a well-preserved Yemeni highland town of local stone houses and paved streets surrounded by a massive stone perimeter wall
Minaret at Gurganj, former capital of KhorezmMinaret at Gurganj (Kunja Urgench) former capital of Khorezm. Seven times destroyed and seven times rebuilt is the legend attached to Gurganj
Turabeg Khanum Mausoleum built circa 1370 AD. the entrance portal is 25 metres high and leads to an inner chamber topped by a dome
The minaret and tiled dome of a mosque rise above the old city of Khiva. The dome is covered in Khivas hallmark green ceramic tiles
The Kalta Minaret. Mohammed Amin Khan meant this to be the tallest building in the Muslim world. Construction began in 1851 but after the khan died in 1855, his heir aborted the project
The Karakul Gate and the remains of the city walls, circa 16th Century
Chor Minar, the gatehouse of a long-gone medrassah built in 1807. The name (Chor Minar in Tajik means Four Minarets) is misleading, they arent minarets but ornamentation
The Kalyan Minaret which allegedly awed Genghis Khan
Masjed-e Jame minaret and bazaar, Semnan, Semnan Province, Iran. Seljuk period, first half of 11th century. The Masjed-e Jame (Friday mosque)
The Khosrogerd minaret, near Sabzevar, Iran. This minaret is one of Irans finest and best preserved Seljuk era minarets which stands in an open field just west of the small town of Sabzevar