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Kalta Minor Minaret Khiva, Xorazm Region, Uzbekistan Last Updated: 12/30/2025 |
| Kaltaminor is a memorial minaret in Khiva. It is located in front of the Muhammad Amin Khan madrasa school and is sometimes considered part of the school. The Kaltaminor, built by Muhammad Amin Bahadur Khan, the khan of the Khiva Khanate, is the largest and tallest minaret in the Islamic world. | |
| The main facade of the Muhammad Amin-khan madrasah school features a low, massive minaret. They intended to complete the city center area at the western Ichan-Kala gate with the construction of this minaret and madrasah school. If completed, this minaret was expected to become the largest minaret in Central Asia. According to the original drawings, the unfinished minaret, with a base diameter of 14.2 m, was supposed to be between 70 and 80 m tall. | |
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Ark of Bukhara Place » Historical Place The Ark of Bukhara is an ancient fortress located in the city of Bukhara, Uzbekistan. It is believed to have been built in the 5th century AD, although the current structure dates back to the 16th century. The fortress served as the residence of the rulers of Bukhara and also functioned as a military fortress. 452 views 💖 1 👍 0Afrosiab St, Bukhara, Uzbekistan |
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Uzbekistan Place » City Uzbekistan is a landlocked country located in Central Asia, bordered by Kazakhstan to the north, Tajikistan to the southeast, Kyrgyzstan to the northeast, Afghanistan to the south, and Turkmenistan to the southwest. The capital and largest city is Tashkent. Its capital and largest city is Tashkent. It had a population of 36,024,000 in 2022. 174 views 💖 1 👍 0Uzbekistan |
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Kalyan Minaret Place » Historical Place The Kalyan Minaret is a towering Islamic structure located in the city of Bukhara, Uzbekistan. It is one of the most iconic landmarks in the city and is considered to be one of the most impressive examples of Islamic architecture in Central Asia. 326 views 💖 1 👍 09 Khakikat St, Bukhara, Uzbekistan |
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Registan Square Place » Historical Place Registan Square is a historic public square located in the heart of Samarkand, Uzbekistan. It is one of the most famous landmarks in the country and is considered to be one of the most beautiful squares in the world. The name "Registan" means "sandy place" in Persian, and it refers to the fact that the square was once a sandy desert. 380 views 💖 1 👍 0Registan St, Samarkand, Uzbekistan |
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Gur e Amir Place » Historical Place Gur-e-Amir is a mausoleum located in the city of Samarkand, Uzbekistan. It was built in the early 15th century as the final resting place of the famous Central Asian conqueror and statesman, Timur, also known as Tamerlane. 387 views 💖 1 👍 01/4, Universitetskiy Boulevard Bustonsaroy St, Samarkand, Uzbekistan |
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Shah i Zinda Place » Historical Place Shah-i-Zinda is a necropolis located in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. It is one of the most significant and impressive architectural ensembles in Central Asia and is considered to be a masterpiece of Islamic art and architecture. The name "Shah-i-Zinda" means "the living king" in Persian, and it refers to the belief that Kusam ibn Abbas, a cousin of the Prophet Muhammad, is buried there. 354 views 💖 1 👍 0M-37, Samarkand, Uzbekistan |