The 65m-tall Minaret of Jam is a graceful, soaring structure, dating back to the 12th century. Covered in elaborate brickwork with a blue tile inscription at the top, it is noteworthy for the quality ...

"We longed for the day that flag would come down — it would mean we were liberated." "Then one morning, we woke up to find the entire minaret gone," he said. UNESCO, the U.N.'s scientific ...