Minaret of Jam
- States
- Afghanistan
- Category
- Cultural
- Year
- 2002
- Location
- Shahrak District, Ghur Province
- Region
- Asia & Pacific
- Coordinates
- 34.3964166667, 64.5158888889
- Last Visited
- Not visited yet
- UNESCO ID
- 211
- WH Site
- 211
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The Minaret of Jam, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Afghanistan, recognized in 2002 and listed as World Heritage in Danger, is a 12th-century brick tower standing 65 meters tall, built by the Ghurid Dynasty in a remote river valley. Adorned with intricate stucco and tile work, it reflects Islamic architectural brilliance and marks a once-thriving medieval city now lost to time. This isolated monument showcases Afghanistan’s cultural heritage, enduring despite erosion and conflict threats.