Gutlug Timur Minaret at the ancient ruins of Konye Urgench in Turkmenistan

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Gutlug Timur Minaret is located at the ancient Silk Road site, Konye Urgench, in Turkmenistan. At 58 meters, it is the tallest medieval structure in Central Asia. Reports vary, but it is said to date from 1320.

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Location: Konye Urgench, Turkmenistan
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