TOWERS ARE AN EXPRESSION OF THE ARROW THAT CONNECTS THE EARTH WITH THE UNIVERSE
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Keywords

minaret, grandeur, creativity, lighthouse, history, cultural wealth, place of burning, quadrangle, height

Abstract

This article discusses the connection of minarets with the universe and their symbolic meanings, functions, history of origin, etc. Information is included on when and how the minarets were used.

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