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Kalta minor, short minaret, surprised...

Kalta minor, le minaret court, surprend...

Kalta minor, le minaret court, surprend dès l'entrée dans la vieille cité de Khiva. Cette énorme "cheminée" bleue témoigne de la rivalité des khans de Boukhara et de Khiva. Ce devait être le minaret le plus élevé de tout le monde musulman à 70 mètres, mais l'architecte, sachant sa vie menacée par les deux khans, réussit à s'enfuir bien avant l'achèvement de l'oeuvre : la construction qui affiche 14 mètres de diamètre à la base ne s'élève qu'à 26 mètres. Elle constitue toutefois un monument unique, impressionnant et emblématique de Khiva.
Kalta minor, short minaret, surprised upon entering the old city of Khiva. This huge "chimney" blue reflects the rivalry khans of Bukhara and Khiva. This should be the highest of the entire Muslim world minaret 70 meters, but the architect, knowing his life threatened by two khans, managed to escape before the completion of the work: the construction that displays 14 meters in diameter at the base amounts to only 26 meters. However, it is a unique monument, impressive and iconic Khiva.
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the highest minaret

l'altissimo minareto

Alto più di 50 metri, il minareto di Khiva era visibile da lontanissimo ed illuminato era un vero e proprio faro per i viaggiatori della via della seta, inserito nello splendido contesto della città vecchia, patrimonio dell'umanità Unesco. È possibile raggiungere la sommità tramite una ripida scala.
More than 50 meters high, the minaret of Khiva was visible from far away and lit was a true beacon for travelers of the Silk Road, inserted in the splendid setting of the old town, Unesco World Heritage Site. You can reach the summit via a steep staircase.
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Here with my colleague at the top of the minaret of terror

Aquí con mi colega en lo alto del minarete del terror

Aquí con mi colega en lo alto del minarete del terror. Hay que subirlo a gatas y bajarlo rezando... pero la vista hace que todo quede en una terrible anécdota. Solo recomendado para valientes en buena forma.
Here with my colleague on top of the minaret of terror. You have to upload all fours and lower praying ... but the view makes everything fit into a terrible story. Only recommended for brave in good shape.
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