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Minaret and Archaeological Remains of Jam
The 65-meter-high Minaret of Jam is an elegant, towering structure that dates back to the 12th century. Covered in fine brickwork and topped with a blue tile inscription, the minaret is striking for its architectural and decorative quality, representing the pinnacle of the region's architectural and artistic traditions. Its impact is multiplied by its rugged location, a deep river valley between towering mountains in the heart of Ghor Province.
Mudejar Architecture of Aragon
The development of Aragonese Mudéjar art in the 12th century was the result of the particular political, social and cultural conditions of post-Reconquista Spain. This art was influenced by Islamic traditions and also reflected various contemporary European styles, especially Gothic. This art, which lasted until the beginning of the 17th century, is characterized by an extremely refined and creative use of bricks and glazed tiles in architecture, especially in bell towers.
Church of the Ascension, Kolomenskoye
The Ascension Church was built in 1532 on the Kolomenskoye Royal Estate near Moscow to celebrate the birth of the prince who later became Tsar Ivan IV (“the Terrible”). It is one of the earliest examples of the traditional wooden tent church with a stone and brick roof, which had a great influence on the development of Russian church architecture.
Roskilde Cathedral
Built in the 12th-13th centuries, the church was the first brick Gothic church in Scandinavia and helped spread the style throughout northern Europe. It has served as a mausoleum for the Danish royal family since the 15th century. The porch and side aisles were added to the church only in the late 19th century. It thus provides a clear overview of the development of religious architecture in Europe.