Richard And Jo Demeester's photos with the keyword: minaret

Full Moon and Kalta Minor

09 Oct 2022 1 1 90
The squat Kalta Minor Minaret was destined to be much taller. The death of the sponsor meant work stopped, and the project never resumed.

Jo and the Towering Islom Hoja Minaret

09 Oct 2022 70
Reminiscent of a light house, this is Uzbekistan's tallest. It is also the most recent built Islamic monument in Ichon-Qala, at a very young 112 years old.

Looking out from Kalon Mosque

05 Oct 2022 75
Taken from in the grounds of the Kalon Mosque, Bukhara. The Kalon Minaret, a beautiful 12th century tower, is clearly visible, and to the left is one dome from Mir-i-Arab Madrasa.

View Over Mesopotamia

18 May 2013 202
From Mardin, looking over the plains of Mesopotamia to Syria. Sitting out and taking çay seems to be the most significant pass-time here.

Stork Nest Atop a Minaret, Hasankeyf