Ali minaret ( fa, مناره علی) is a historical minaret in Isfahan,

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. It is close to the Ali mosque. This minaret is the oldest minaret in Isfahan, which dates back to the 11th century. This minaret is in height and is the second highest historical minaret in Isfahan after the Sarban minaret. It is said that this minaret was originally , but its height has been decreased in the course of time. There are four

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s on the Ali minaret. One of the inscriptions is made of brick and the others are made of

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Towers completed in the 11th century Minarets in Iran Buildings and structures in Isfahan {{Iran-struct-stub

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