Wednesday, 26 December 2018

Minaret and Archaeological Remains of Jam

The Minaret of Jam is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in western Afghanistan. It is located in a remote and nearly inaccessible region of the Shahrak District, Ghor Province, next to the Hari River.



Address: Afghanistan
Height: 65 m
Opened: 1190
Hours:
Open 24 hours
Designated: 2002 (26th session)
Did you know: The Minaret of Jam is threatened by erosion, water infiltration and floods, due to its proximity to the Hari and Jam rivers.



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