Emin minaret, or Sugong tower, in Turpan, is the largest ancient Islamic tower in Xinjiang, China. Built in 1777, its grey bricks form 15 different pa

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Emin minaret, or Sugong tower, in Turpan, is the largest ancient Islamic tower in Xinjiang, China. Built in 1777, its grey bricks form 15 different patterns such as waves, flowers or rhombuses

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Size: 5472px × 3648px
Location: Turpan, China
Photo credit: © Giuseppe Spartà / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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