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Mudhafaria Minaret
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Mudhafaria Minaret
The Mudhafaria Minaret is an old minaret dating back to the 12th century AD. it is located in the new Minaret Park on the west region of Arbil, Iraq. The minaret is composed of a high octagonal base and a tall cylindrical shaft, with a balcony located between the base and the shaft.
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Country: Iraq
District: Erbil Governorate
Category: Mosques and Islamic Buildings
Site History: 12th Century AD
Oldest Culture: Islamic
Later Cultures: Islamic
Site Features: Islamic Monuments
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