Jarkurgan minaret

The minaret of Jarkurgan (Uzbek: Jarqoʻrgʻon minorasi / Жарқўрғон минораси) is a minaret and architectural monument in the village Minor, Jarqoʻrgʻon District, southern Uzbekistan.[1] It was built by Muhammad bin Ali Al-Sarkhasi in 1108-1109 AD, its current height is 21.6 meters and its diameter is 5.4 meters, its original height was 40 meters. It is located in a small village near Termez and is one of the most interesting forms of architecture, characterized by corrugated walls made of brick.

Architectural Design

The minaret features herringbone brickwork and Kufic inscriptions from the Quran.

Historical Significance

It was built during the rule of Sultan Sanjar.

Location

It is situated near Termez, about 7 kilometers from Jarkurgan.

Current State

The minaret is partially preserved, with the mosque that once stood next to it no longer existing.

[2][3] Next to it was a mosque, which has not been preserved. At a height of 20 m, there are brick arches, on which there are Kufic inscriptions.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b "Жарқўрғон минораси" [Jarqoʻrgʻon minaret] (PDF). National Encyclopedia of Uzbekistan (in Uzbek). Tashkent. 2000–2005. pp. 97–98.{{cite encyclopedia}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
  2. ^ Ibbotson, Sophie; Lovell-Hoare, Max (2016-08-15). Uzbekistan. Bradt Travel Guides. ISBN 978-1-78477-017-4.
  3. ^ "Jarkurgan Minaret - Samarkand Tour". www.samarkandtour.com. Retrieved 2020-08-04.

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