🕌 Ali minaret

Iran · Asia · 32.67°N, 51.68°E

The Ali minaret, constructed in the 11th century, is the oldest minaret in Isfahan, Iran. It is close to the Ali mosque. This minaret is 52 metres (171 ft) in height and is the second highest historical minaret in Isfahan after the Sarban minaret. It is said that this minaret was originally 54 metres (177 ft), but its height has decreased 2 metres in the course of time. There are four inscriptions on the Ali minaret. One of the inscriptions is made of brick and the others are made of ceramic.

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Quick facts

Country	Iran
Continent / region	Asia
Coordinates (approx.)	32.67°N, 51.68°E · view on map

Ali minaret is located in Iran, in Asia.

More minarets in Iran

Bagh-e-Ghoushkhane minaret · Chehel Dokhtaran minaret · Dardasht minarets · Darozziafe minarets · Monar Jonban · Oscillating minaret of Kharanaq · Raran minaret · Sarban minaret · Zeyn od-Din minaret · Ziyar minaret.

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