The Malwiya Minaret is part of the Great Mosque in Samarra, Iraw. It is one of the largest mosques in the world. The minaret itself was originally connected to the mosque by a bridge. The tower was constructed in 848-852 out of sandstone. It is unique because of its spiral, conical design. The spiral contains stairs reaching to the top. The word malwiya means snail shell. The height of the minaret made it impractical for the general purpose of a minaret, the call to prayer.
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Malwiya Minaret, Iraq
The Malwiya Minaret is part of the Great Mosque in Samarra, Iraw. It is one of the largest mosques in the world. The minaret itself was originally connected to the mosque by a bridge. The tower was constructed in 848-852 out of sandstone. It is unique because of its spiral, conical design. The spiral contains stairs reaching to the top. The word malwiya means snail shell. The height of the minaret made it impractical for the general purpose of a minaret, the call to prayer.
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