The Kalta Minor Minaret is an iconic, unfinished minaret located in Khiva, Uzbekistan, known for its vivid glazed tilework and massive base.

Construction stopped after the death of Muhammad Amin Khan in 1855, leaving the minaret incomplete.

It stands about 29 meters (95 feet) tall, much shorter than its intended height of over 70 meters.

It was intended to serve as a towering symbol of Islamic architecture and to function as a call to prayer that could be heard throughout Khiva.

“Kalta Minor” translates to “Short Minaret” in Uzbek, referencing its stunted, unfinished appearance.