Minaret of Jam

The Minaret of Jam, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of Afghanistan's most remarkable architectural structures. Built in 1190 by Sultan Ghiyath al-Din Muhammad of the Ghurid Dynasty, this 65-meter-high minaret is entirely made of intricately decorated bricks with Quranic verses and geometric designs. Situated in a remote valley at the confluence of the Hari Rud and Jam rivers, the minaret is an outstanding example of Islamic architecture. The region was once part of the flourishing Ghurid Empire, and historians believe it was linked to the lost city of Firozkoh, the Ghurid capital. Despite its isolation, the Minaret of Jam remains one of Afghanistan’s most awe-inspiring cultural treasures.