Ziyar minaret
| Ziyar minaret | |
|---|---|
Ziyar minaret | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Islam |
| Province | Isfahan |
| Location | |
| Location | Ziyar village, Iran |
Shown within Iran | |
| Geographic coordinates | 32°30′46″N 51°57′27″E / 32.51285°N 51.957583°E |
| Architecture | |
| Type | Minaret |
| Style | Razi |
| Height (max) | 51 m (167 ft) |
The Ziyar minaret is a historic minaret in the Isfahan province in Iran. The minaret is located 33 km to the east of Isfahan city near the village Ziyar on the southern side of Zayanderud. At 51m high, it is the second highest historic minaret in the province after the Sarban minaret. It is also the only three-storey minaret in the province, the height of which has not decreased in the course of time. No construction dates have been mentioned in its kufic inscriptions, but because of its similarity to the minarets of Seljuk era, it is estimated that it was built in the 12th century. The crown of the minaret has turquoise tiles.[1]
The spiral staircase of the minaret still exists and can be mounted. From the third floor, the Barsian mosque and minaret can be seen.