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View of the ‘Moskva’ hotel from the Madrasa Kukeldash, in Uzbekistan. Two men shelter from the sun in the shadow of the minaret. At the moment the hotel is being demolished. Credit: Massimiliano Macrì (Italy)

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View of the ‘Moskva’ hotel from the Madrasa Kukeldash, in Uzbekistan.

Two men shelter from the sun in the shadow of the minaret. At the moment the hotel is being demolished.

Credit: Massimiliano Macrì (Italy)

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]]> https://novastan.org/en/photo-of-the-day/under-the-minaret/feed/ 0 The Majestic Vobkent Minaret, a Witness to Uzbek History https://novastan.org/en/photo-of-the-day/the-majestic-vobkent-minaret-a-witness-to-uzbek-history/ https://novastan.org/en/photo-of-the-day/the-majestic-vobkent-minaret-a-witness-to-uzbek-history/#respond Wed, 15 Jan 2025 04:00:00 +0000 https://novastan.org/en/?p=47084 The Majestic Vobkent Minaret, a Witness to Uzbek History

The Vobkent Minaret, located in the Bukhara region of Uzbekistan, is a masterpiece of Islamic architecture dating back to 1198. It stands 40 meters tall, though part of it is buried underground. Built from terracotta bricks, wood, stones, and plaster, it rises gracefully with geometric patterns and turquoise mosaic accents adorning its top. This iconic […]

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The Vobkent Minaret, located in the Bukhara region of Uzbekistan, is a masterpiece of Islamic architecture dating back to 1198. It stands 40 meters tall, though part of it is buried underground.

Built from terracotta bricks, wood, stones, and plaster, it rises gracefully with geometric patterns and turquoise mosaic accents adorning its top. This iconic structure once served as both a landmark for travelers and a call to prayer.

Today, it remains a testament to the golden age of Central Asia, captivating visitors with its slender silhouette and timeless charm.

Credits: Michèle Sibille Bossard (France)

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]]> https://novastan.org/en/photo-of-the-day/the-majestic-vobkent-minaret-a-witness-to-uzbek-history/feed/ 0 Another fairy tale … https://novastan.org/en/photo-of-the-day/another-fairy-tale/ https://novastan.org/en/photo-of-the-day/another-fairy-tale/#respond Mon, 29 Jul 2024 03:28:00 +0000 https://novastan.org/en/?p=46617 Another fairy tale …

The Burana Tower, located in the Chüy Valley on the outskirts of Bishkek, is a minaret that forms part of the remains of the city of Balasagun (9th century). It is the setting for a legend reminiscent of Sleeping Beauty: a witch warned a king that his daughter would die when she turned eighteen, so […]

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The Burana Tower, located in the Chüy Valley on the outskirts of Bishkek, is a minaret that forms part of the remains of the city of Balasagun (9th century). It is the setting for a legend reminiscent of Sleeping Beauty: a witch warned a king that his daughter would die when she turned eighteen, so the king built a tall tower to house his daughter. However, on her eighteenth birthday, a spider bit the young girl and she died as predicted. No Prince Charming here ….

Credits: Zoé Toulouse (France)

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]]> https://novastan.org/en/photo-of-the-day/another-fairy-tale/feed/ 0 Rocket-shaped Minaret https://novastan.org/en/photo-of-the-day/rocket-shaped-minaret/ https://novastan.org/en/photo-of-the-day/rocket-shaped-minaret/#respond Fri, 14 Oct 2022 02:29:01 +0000 https://novastan.org/en/?p=41871 Rocket-shaped Minaret

The Emin minaret in Turpan, Xinjiang, China, is the tallest minaret in China with a 44 meters height. It was built in the late 18th century and has an unique rocket-like shape. Credit: Our Editorial

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The Emin minaret in Turpan, Xinjiang, China, is the tallest minaret in China with a 44 meters height. It was built in the late 18th century and has an unique rocket-like shape. Credit: Our Editorial

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]]> https://novastan.org/en/photo-of-the-day/rocket-shaped-minaret/feed/ 0 Blue like the Sky https://novastan.org/en/photo-of-the-day/blue-like-the-sky/ https://novastan.org/en/photo-of-the-day/blue-like-the-sky/#respond Mon, 22 Aug 2022 02:55:05 +0000 https://novastan.org/en/?p=41811 Blue like the Sky

The tiles decorating the Islam Khodja minaret in the Uzbek city of Khiva are reminiscent of the blue of the sky. Credit: Akbar Ibragimov (Uzbekistan)

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The tiles decorating the Islam Khodja minaret in the Uzbek city of Khiva are reminiscent of the blue of the sky. Credit: Akbar Ibragimov (Uzbekistan)

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The minarets of the central street of Urumqi, the capital of the Xinjiang province of China. The left minaret is a pale replica of the famous Bukhara main minaret and is an observation tower, while the Mosque on the right is now a shopping mall. Credit: The Editorial

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The minarets of the central street of Urumqi, the capital of the Xinjiang province of China. The left minaret is a pale replica of the famous Bukhara main minaret and is an observation tower, while the Mosque on the right is now a shopping mall. Credit: The Editorial

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]]> https://novastan.org/en/photo-of-the-day/minarets/feed/ 0 Landmark of Khiva https://novastan.org/en/photo-of-the-day/landmark-of-khiva/ https://novastan.org/en/photo-of-the-day/landmark-of-khiva/#respond Fri, 18 Feb 2022 04:00:56 +0000 https://novastan.org/en/?p=41401 Landmark of Khiva

The unfinished Kalta Minor minaret, seen here in the background, is considered one of the landmarks of the Uzbek city of Khiva. It has a diameter of about 14 metres and is covered with blue ceramic tiles. Photo: Akbar Ibragimov (Uzbekistan) Find all of our photos of the day here.

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The unfinished Kalta Minor minaret, seen here in the background, is considered one of the landmarks of the Uzbek city of Khiva. It has a diameter of about 14 metres and is covered with blue ceramic tiles. Photo: Akbar Ibragimov (Uzbekistan) Find all of our photos of the day here.

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]]> https://novastan.org/en/photo-of-the-day/landmark-of-khiva/feed/ 0 Kalyan Minaret https://novastan.org/en/photo-of-the-day/kalyan-minaret/ https://novastan.org/en/photo-of-the-day/kalyan-minaret/#respond Tue, 14 Sep 2021 03:19:29 +0000 https://novastan.org/en/?p=40828 Kalyan Minaret

Kalyan Minaret is a part of Po-i-Kalyan religious complex among the most famous landmarks of the historic center of Bukhara, a UNESCO WorldCredit: Konstantin Novaković (Serbia)Find all of our photos of the day here.

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Kalyan Minaret is a part of Po-i-Kalyan religious complex among the most famous landmarks of the historic center of Bukhara, a UNESCO WorldCredit: Konstantin Novaković (Serbia)Find all of our photos of the day here.

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