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Visit the Emin Minaret in China

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Take a tour of Emin Minaret in China – part of the World’s Greatest Attractions travel video series by GeoBeats. Just outside ...
of the city of Turpan is a fascinating union of Islam and China. The Emin Minaret is a distinctive building, its design unique to Islamic-Chinese architecture. The minaret was built in 1777, after the Qing Dynasty conquered the largely Muslim region. The tower's circular, tapered design is simple, but its geometric decorations are very striking.
Posted: 11/02/2010 | Views: 1,357 | Duration: 01:00
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