Janban minaret of Isfahan: an extract of architecture and wonder
Isfahan’s Jinban Minar, an amazing building and one of the wonders of Iranian architecture, is located in the heart of the historical city of Isfahan. This building, which is known as “Minarjanban” due to the shaking of its minarets after being gently shaken, seems to have a secret hidden in its heart that arouses the curiosity of every tourist.
A long history:
Janban Minar was built in 716 AH, during the rule of the Ilkhans and by the order of uncle Abdullah bin Mahmoud Saqlabi, an ascetic. At first, this building consisted of only one porch, but later two minarets were added to it, and Uncle Abdullah’s tomb was also placed under the porch.
Elegant and eye-catching architecture:
Janban Minar consists of two minarets, a porch and a dome. The minarets are 7.5 meters high and 3 meters in diameter, made of bricks and decorated with turquoise colored tiles. The dome of the building is also covered with turquoise tiles and bricks, giving it an eye-catching beauty.
The secret of shaking minarets:
The secret of shaking Minarjanban minarets has always been a fascinating and controversial topic.
Space between floors: The presence of empty space between each floor of minarets helps them to move.
Light materials: Using light materials such as bricks and tiles in the construction of minarets makes them easier to move.
Suitable height: 7.5 meters height of the minarets is an ideal height for them to move.
Intensification law: The shaking of minarets with gentle movements is based on the intensification law. In this way, the force entering the minaret is co-frequency with its natural vibrations and causes it to shake more violently.
Manarjanban, an attractive destination for tourists:
As one of the popular tourist attractions in Isfahan, Manarjanban hosts many tourists from all over the world every year. In addition to watching the delicate architecture and the amazing swaying of the minarets, visitors can also visit Uncle Abdullah’s tomb under the porch.
