학술논문

MINARET IN THE MOUNTAINS.
Document Type
Article
Source
Archaeology. Sep/Oct2019, Vol. 72 Issue 5, p32-37. 6p. 7 Color Photographs.
Subject
*MINARETS
*ISLAMIC architecture
*TILES
*ARCHAEOLOGICAL discoveries
*GHURIDS
Language
ISSN
0003-8113
Abstract
The article focuses on Minaret of Jam in Afghanistan which is covered in intricate geometric brickwork, with verses of the Koran rendered in blue-glazed tiles. It mentions work of Minaret of Jam Archaeological Project (MJAP) which is placing a renewed focus on the Ghurids and providing an opportunity to reassess the history of a little-known people. It also mentions Ghurids and their contemporaries often erected towers to commemorate important victories.