article_snippet: Afghanistan - Minaret of Jam .
article_snippet: Afghanistan - Minaret of Jam Jam has was built in the 12th century by Ghurid Sultan Ghiyas-od-din and marks the ancient city of Firuzkuh .
article_snippet: Afghanistan - Minaret of Jam is covered in intricate brickwork and blue tiles arranged in Kufic inscription .
article_snippet: Afghanistan - Minaret of Jam has survived countless wars and pillaging  the but Minaret of Jam - situated in a remote spot in the Ghor province of Afghanistan - is facing Afghanistan - Minaret of Jam biggest challenge yet.
article_snippet: The 65 meter needle was built in 1194 by Ghurid Sultan Ghiyas-od-din, and is covered in intricate geometric brickwork as well as Kufic inscription in dazzling blue tiles - yet most people will never get to see Afghanistan - Minaret of Jam.