Minaret of Jam
minaret in Afghanistan
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Summary
Minaret of Jam is a minaret[1]. It ranks in the top 10% of minaret entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,420 views/month).[2]
Key Facts
- Located in the administrative territorial entity: Shahrak District[3]
- Country: Afghanistan[4]
- Located in or next to body of water: Hari River[5]
- Instance of: archaeological site[6]
- Commissioned by: Ghiyath al-Din Muhammad[7]
- Made from material: brick[8]
- Location: Firozkoh[9]
- Part of: Minaret and Archaeological Remains of Jam[10]
- Commons category: Minaret and archaeological remains of Jam[11]
- Inception: 1194[12]
- Coordinate location: 34.396386, 64.515888[13]
- Significant event: list of World Heritage in Danger[14]
- Shape: octagon[15]
- Heritage designation: part of UNESCO World Heritage Site[16]
- Elevation above sea level: 1.900[17]
- Area: 600[18]
- Height: 65[19]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: Whindanger[20]
Why It Matters
Minaret of Jam has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[21] It is known by 52 alternative names across languages and contexts.[22]