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Minaret and Archaeological Remains of Jam

Afghanistan
Date of Inscription: 2002
Criteria: (ii)(iii)(iv)
Core zone: 70 ha
Buffer zone: 600 ha
Shahrak District, Ghur Province
N34 23 47.6 E64 30 57.8
Ref: 211rev
Inscription Year on the List of World Heritage in Danger: 2002

Brief Description

The 65m-tall Minaret of Jam is a graceful, soaring structure, dating back to the 12th century. Covered in elaborate brickwork with a blue tile inscription at the top, it is noteworthy for the quality of its architecture and decoration, which represent the culmination of an architectural and artistic tradition in this region. Its impact is heightened by its dramatic setting, a deep river valley between towering mountains in the heart of the Ghur province.