What is the Minaret of Jam?
The Minaret of Jam is a large minaret in Afghanistan. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and has been since 2002. It has been considered endangered since its inception into the World Heritage system. Minarets are spires that are often associated with Muslim mosques. It is from the top of a minaret that the muezzin calls the faithful to pray, and it is for this reason that they are so high. Some mosques have minarets that reach nearly 700 feet (215m), but there are few extremely tall freestanding minarets in the world.
