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A brick minaret with patterned masonry and a rounded top above lawns and flower beds.
14 July 2018 · Round rosettes

Uzgen Minaret

The tower’s ornamental brickwork and mausoleums from the Karakhanid period

  • 11th c.Mid-century
  • 3 mausoleumsHistoric complex
  • Outdoorsdaytime: July +31°, January +4°
  • UzgenArchitectural complex
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What to see

4 stops in walking order

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  1. A brick minaret with patterned masonry and a rounded top above lawns and flower beds.14.07.2018

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    Round rosettes

    outside

    Round rosettes repeat between patterned strips in the minaret’s middle decorative band.

    Next Arched tier →
  2. The minaret’s upper-tier arches open beneath the brick dome; visitors are visible below.14.07.2012

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    Arched tier

    outside

    The upper tier opens out through tall arches beneath the brick dome.

    Next Entrance staircase →
  3. The brick minaret of Uzgen against a blue sky, with steps and a pale fence at its base.05.11.2023

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    Entrance staircase

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    A metal staircase with railings leads to a narrow arched entrance above the base.

    Next Diamond brickwork →
  4. A brick minaret with decorative bands rises above a path and trees under blue skies.08.08.2018

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    Diamond brickwork

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    On the lower shaft, bricks form a large geometric pattern of diamonds and stepped lines.

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History

History in 5 dates

  1. 11th c.Tower built

    The minaret was built with brick ornamentation.

  2. 1152–1153Northern Mausoleum

    The Northern Mausoleum was built beside the tower.

  3. 1187Southern Mausoleum

    The ensemble includes the Southern Mausoleum with carved terracotta.

  4. 2022Museum reserve

    An independent historical and cultural museum reserve was established.

  5. 2025Tentative list

    The complex was proposed as part of the Silk Road’s Fergana–Syr Darya corridor.

Seasons

Outdoors: four seasons

How the place looks through the seasons. Monthly temperatures in Osh are averages for 2016–2025, not a forecast.

  1. Based on a photo by ninara, CC BY 2.0, modified

    Spring

    March–May
    • MarchOsh +13° / +1°
    • AprilOsh +18° / +6°
    • MayOsh +23° / +11°

  2. Summer

    June–August

    Green trees and flowers around the tower.

    • JuneOsh +27° / +15°
    • JulyOsh +31° / +18°
    • AugustOsh +29° / +16°

  3. Autumn

    September–November
    • SeptemberOsh +25° / +12°
    • OctoberOsh +17° / +6°
    • NovemberOsh +10° / −1°
  4. Based on a photo by ninara, CC BY 2.0, modified

    Winter

    December–February
    • DecemberOsh +5° / −6°
    • JanuaryOsh +4° / −7°
    • FebruaryOsh +7° / −4°

Where it is

Location
Osh Region
From the base
≈50 km from Osh as the crow flies
Coordinates
40.77° N, 73.30° E
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Plan your visit

Walking directions, opening times and etiquette

Getting there on foot

  1. Address

    Uzgen, archaeological and architectural complex

Allow enough time

Time needed
30–45 min

Etiquette

  • Brickwork. Do not climb the outer walls; protect the decorative brickwork.

Check in advance

  • Opening hours
  • Admission fee
  • Staircase access and tower climb
  • Toilet and indoor photography rules
  • Time needed for the visit

Check on site

  • Whether indoor photography is allowed at the entrance
  • Whether the tower climb is open Ask museum staff
  • Admission ticket and hours At the ticket office
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All photos

Uzgen Minaret in photos

Real photos, each with the date it was taken. Tap or click to enlarge.

  2. 14.07.2012
  3. 14.07.2018
  4. 08.08.2018
  5. 05.11.2023