# Burana Tower, 11th-century minaret near Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

> The Burana Tower, an 11-century minaret located approximately 80 kilometers east of Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Standing 45 meters tall, this UNESCO World Heritage tentative site represents one of the most significant examples of Islamic architecture along the ancient Silk Road trade route.

## Technical Details
- **Photo ID:** `1809141401`
- **Photographer:** Daniel Sczepansky
- **Location:** Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
- **Coordinates:** Not publicly geo-tagged
- **Capture Date:** 2018-09-14
- **Dimensions:** 4075 × 4806 px (19.6 Megapixels)
- **Aspect Ratio:** 0.85:1
- **Projection Type:** cylindrical
- **Camera:** Professional Panorama System
- **Lens:** High-Resolution Optics

## Visual Tags
Architecture > Historical > Islamic > Minaret, Burana Tower, Central Asia travel, Central Asian history, History > Ancient Civilizations > Silk Road, Islamic architecture, Islamic architecture photography, Islamic heritage, Karakhanid dynasty, Kyrgyzstan tourism, Photography > Travel > Landmarks > Asia, Silk Road, Silk Road destinations, Tourism > Heritage Sites > UNESCO Tentative List, Travel > Asia > Central Asia > Kyrgyzstan, UNESCO World Heritage sites, UNESCO heritage, ancient civilization, ancient monuments, archaeological preservation, archaeological site, architectural photography, bishkek, brick tower, cultural heritage, cultural heritage sites, historical landmark, historical monument, historical photography, kyrgyzstan, medieval architecture, minaret, off the beaten path travel, trade route history

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- **Free Comp Preview:** 960px watermarked comp for layout testing.

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