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The Minaret of Islam Khodja All About
Uzbekistan
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The
Minaret of Islam Khodja
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The Minaret
of Islam Khodja, built near the
madrasah is the highest
structure in Khiva, and has
become its symbol. The minaret
is 44 m. high; the diameter on
the foundation is about 10 m.
The shaft of the minaret
diminishes in its diameter as it
rises, and produces an unusual
impression. Decorative belts of
blue and white ceramics
alternating with ochre bricks
adorn the minaret. It is topped
by arched lantern and golden
crown. The minaret dominates its
part of the city and
concentrates around it thousand
of domes and vaulted
constructions. The different
sizes of the buildings as they
approach the minaret of Islam
Khodja contrast with its mass,
showing off the skill of town
planning of the Khorezm
architects. |
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