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Kalta Minor Minaret
A turquoise-tiled minaret left deliberately unfinished, famous for its stubby form.
Key facts
Period: 1851–1855
- Construction began in 1851 under Muhammad Amin Khan.
- Work stopped when the khan died in 1855.
- It was planned to be one of the tallest minarets in the region.
Information is curated from public historical sources.
Location
41.3778, 60.3613
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