An Examination of the Kharraqan Towers The Kharraqan towers are remarkable examples of funerary towers from the Seljuk era, located in the Kharraqan village near Qazvin province in Iran. These towers, built in 1067 AD and 1093 AD respectively, stand as testimonies to the architectural genius and aesthetic sensibility of the Seljuk period. This post…
Toghrol Tower
An Analysis of Toghrol Tower An Analysis of Toghrol Tower: An Architectural Relic of the Seljuk Era The Toghrol Tower, known also as Tughrul Tower, stands as an emblem of the once formidable Seljuk Empire’s architectural prowess. Erected in the 12th century AD under the patronage of the Seljuk Turks, this monument located in the…
Shrine of Jalaluddin Bukhari
Exploring the Historical Shrine of Jalaluddin Bukhari Introduction to the Shrine of Jalaluddin Bukhari The Shrine of Jalaluddin Bukhari is a prominent Sufi religious site located in Uch, present-day Bahawalpur district in Punjab, Pakistan. This shrine is dedicated to the venerable Sufi saint Sayyid Jalaluddin Bukhari Surkh-Posh Bukhari (AD 1196–1291), also known as Jalaluddin Surkh-Posh…
Rohtas Fort
An Analysis of Rohtas Fort: A Historic Fortress in Pakistan Introduction to Rohtas Fort Rohtas Fort stands as a testament to the architectural and military skills of its builders. Located in Pakistan’s Punjab province, near the city of Jhelum, this 16th-century fortress embodies a rich historical significance and illustrates the strategic military importance of the…
Tomb of Ahmad Sanjar
The Tomb of Ahmad Sanjar: A Historical Exploration The Architectural Grandeur of the Tomb of Ahmad Sanjar The Tomb of Ahmad Sanjar, located in Merv, Turkmenistan, represents an invaluable artifact of the Seljuk Empire’s architectural prowess. As the final resting place of Sultan Ahmad Sanjar, who reigned from 1118 to 1157 AD, the mausoleum has…
Hektor Station
The Origin and Purpose of Hektor Station Established by Norway in January 1957, Hektor Station served as a research facility during the International Geophysical Year (IGY). Located in the prominent and strategically significant Antarctic region known as Queen Maud Land, this base was one among many international contributions aimed at promoting scientific discovery and cooperation….