Minar (Firuzabad)

Minar
منار
The remains of the Minar, a square, tower-like structure with upper parts in ruins
The remaining core of the structure. The stairs and the dome are lost.
Minar is located in Iran
Minar
Minar
Shown within Iran
Alternative nameTerbal, Minaret
LocationGōr, Ardashir-Khwarrah, Pars, Sasanian Empire (near modern Firuzabad, Fars Province, Iran)
Coordinates28°51′10.3″N 52°31′56.7″E / 28.852861°N 52.532417°E / 28.852861; 52.532417
Length9 m (30 ft)
20 m (66 ft) if the ruined stairs and outer wall are considered
Height>30 m (98 ft)
History
BuilderArdashir I
Materialgranite-mortar-masonry
CulturesSasanian Persia
Site notes
Conditionruined
Architecture
Architectural stylesSasanian

The Minar was a staged, tower-like structure built in the center of the Sasanian circular city of Gōr (modern Firuzabad, Iran). Several theories have been proposed for its purpose. Only the core of the structure remains today.