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Other Towers and Minarets, Khorassan

Wednesday, 02 January 2008 07:42 administrator
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Other towers or minarets in Khorassan Razavi that can be mentioned are the tower or minaret of Karat in Taibad and the tower of Rad Kan in Chenaran
 

Khosrogerd Minaret, Sabzevar

Wednesday, 02 January 2008 07:41 administrator
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This piece of architecture dates back to the 6th century AH. It stands about 38 m. in height and is made of bricks. The brick work is enhanced with tablets of ‘Kufi’ inscriptions which dates back to 505 AH. It is situated10 km. west of Sabzevar City. This historical site has been registered as a historical monument.
 

Firooz Abad Minaret, Kashmar

Wednesday, 02 January 2008 07:40 administrator
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This minaret is constructed of brick and has ‘Kufi’ inscriptions on it, dating back to the late 7th century AH. Though the construction of this minaret is of plain brick - the bricks are laid in a zigzag pattern enhancing its beauty. Inside the minaret a remnant of a stair case can be observed and on minaret some holes are encarved. At present this minaret stands 18 m. in height.
 

Akhenjan Tower, Mashad

Wednesday, 02 January 2008 07:39 administrator
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The tower of Akhenjan is located 22 km. north of  Mashad and dates back to the Teimoorian era and the 9th century AH. The tower is octagonal in shape, the brick work of which is fancy and adds to its beauty
 

Ali Abad Tower, Kashmar

Thursday, 06 December 2007 07:41 administrator
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This tower is located in the village of Ali Abad 42 km. from the city of Kashmar . The tower has been erected on the fort and the minaret of which resembles a tower, and its facade comprises of decorative brick inlaying. The dome stands 18 m. tall, the interior of which is octagon. This tower is registered  historical monument.
 


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