Ali minaret explained

Building Name:Ali minaret
Map Type:Iran
Map Size:275
Location:Isfahan, Iran
Coordinates:32.6655°N 51.683°W
Religious Affiliation:Islam
Province:Isfahan
Municipality:Isfahan
Architecture:yes
Architecture Type:Minaret
Architecture Style:Razi
Height Max:52m
Minaret Height:52m

Ali minaret (Persian: مناره علی) is a historical minaret in Isfahan, Iran. It is close to the Ali mosque. This minaret is the oldest minaret in Isfahan, which dates back to the 11th century. This minaret is in height and is the second highest historical minaret in Isfahan after the Sarban minaret. It is said that this minaret was originally, but its height has been decreased in the course of time. There are four inscriptions on the Ali minaret. One of the inscriptions is made of brick and the others are made of ceramic.[1]

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Rāhnamā ye Safar be Ostān e Esfāhān(Travel Guide for the Province Isfahan) . Rouzane . 964-334-218-2 . Hosseyn Yaghoubi. Arash Beheshti . 112 . Persian. 2004.