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08-MAY-2009

Islam Khoja Minaret

At a height of 44.8 metres, the minaret stands only two metres shorter than the Kalon in Bukhara. This is the tallest watchtower in Khiva

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Guest 31-Mar-2010 21:24
The Juma minaret nearby is, at 56m, the tallest one in Khiva, naturally also surpassing the one in Bukhara.