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Afghanistan: Minaret and Archaeological Remains of Jam
The 65 meter 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 of its architecture and decoration, which represent the culmination of an architectural and artistic tradition in this region. Its impact is heightened by its dramatic setting, a deep river valley between towering mountains in the heart of the Ghur province. The site is inscribed in the List of World Heritage In Danger since 2002. Erosion of the riverbanks adjacent to the Minaret, any further movement in the level of inclination of the monument along with any degradation in the historic fabric of the site in general need to be monitored. This text is partly or solely based on the information provided in the article “Minaret and Archaeological Remains of Jam” on http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/211, licensed CC BY-SA 3.0. The Connected Open Heritage project aims to gather and connect as much freely licensed information as possible about threatened cultural heritage, through the Wikimedia projects. It is building on the work done by volunteers from all over the world. If people and decision makers can easily find accurate and reliable information about the important cultural heritage they have around them, the likelihood of the heritage being protected will increase. Wikipedia articles will be improved through the addition of official datasets of nationally protected cultural heritage, and with digitized historical images from museum, archives and the general public depicting the heritage. It will be easier than ever to learn more about the world's cultures. The Connected Open Heritage project partners are Wikimedia Sverige, UNESCO, Wikimedia Italia - together with Gruppo Archeologico Romano and association DecArch - and Cultural Heritage without Borders. The project is financed and supported by the Culture Foundation of the Swedish Postcode Lottery. Learn more about the project: tinyurl.com/ConnectedOpenHeritage