Afghanistan Ghor

Minaret of Jam

A 65m-tall 12th-century tower in Afghanistan, intricately adorned with bricks and inscriptions, standing by the Hari River in a remote valley.
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Minaret of Jam is a 12th-century tower located in the remote Ghor province of Afghanistan, which is considered one of the most remarkable and well-preserved examples of Islamic architecture in Central Asia. Standing at a height of 65 meters, the minaret is decorated with intricate brickwork and is surrounded by ruins of the ancient city of Firuzkuh. Despite being difficult to reach, it continues to attract visitors from around the world as one of the most important World Heritage Sites in Asia.

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  • World Heritage Sites in Asia

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    Across the vast, diverse continent of Asia, there are seemingly endless World Heritage Sites to explore. Visit the sparse atomic bomb dome in Hiroshima, or walk for hours along the towering Great Wall of China. From sprawling rustic temple grounds to ancient statues of civilizations past- here is a collection of some of the prominent World Heritage Sites in Asia.