Ali minaret
| Ali minaret | |
|---|---|
مناره علی | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Province | Isfahan |
| Location | |
| Location | Isfahan, Iran |
| Municipality | Isfahan |
Shown within Iran | |
| Geographic coordinates | 32°39′56″N 51°40′59″E / 32.665514°N 51.682972°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Minaret |
| Style | Razi |
| Specifications | |
| Height (max) | 52m |
| Minaret height | 52m |
The Ali minaret (Persian: مناره علی), 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 (6 ft 7 in) 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.[1]